Education Is Our United States

Education is an integral part of society, School helps children learn social norms as well as teach them to be successful adults. The school systems in United States, however are failing their students. In the world as a whole, the United States is quickly falling behind other countries in important math and reading scores. The United States ranked thirtieth in math on a global scale and twentieth in literacy. This is even more true in more urban, lower socio-economic areas in the United States. In West Trenton Central High School was only 83% proficiency in literacy and only 49% of the students were proficient in math. These school have lower test scores and high dropout rates. Many of these students come from minority backgrounds and are often form low income families. There are many issues surrounding these urban schools. There is a severe lack of proper funding in these districts, and much of the money they do receive is sanctioned for non-crucial things. Schools also need a certain level of individualization with their students, and in many urban classes, this simply does not happen. While there are many factors affecting the low performance of urban schools, the lack of proper funding and distribution of funds, the cultural divide between teachers and students in urban districts, along with the lack of individualization in urban classrooms are crucial factors to explain the poor performance in these districts. Through a process of teacher lead budget committees and

In America, we are told that it is the land where everything and anything is possible. For many years, it wasn’t like that for African American. With many hard work, strength, and courage African American manage to earn the right to an education. To the African American community education became more of a need than a want. We’ve learn that education is such a powerful asset that with it you are unstoppable. You can do so much if you put your time and energy to it. Having an education to African American is the one hope for a brighter and better

Education in America is one of the most important issues that face our nation. If the education in America is not thought of one of most serious issues we face, our nation as a whole will fall. There are many debates and they seemly extend to all walks of life. The debates range from the decline in education, school vouchers, and the no child left behind law. As a nation, the United States is ranked above others. We must search for that solution to all of the pro’s and con’s in education. The solution should allow all walks of life to excel in the education realm. After all, the children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow.

For centuries African Americans have fought for equal rights, one of them being an opportunity for the chance to get an equal education. Many people believe that African Americans have an equal or better chance at getting an education than other students. This is not the case when in fact, it is actually harder for these three reasons: African American students tend to come from harsh, poverty stricken atmospheres. Shattered family lifestyles that make it difficult to pursue a higher education because they have not received the proper information. Secondly, just because African Americans are minorities does not mean that they receive a vast amount of government assistance or financial aid to pursue a higher education. Lastly, African

Advanced technology and forms of communication have changed the way we look at our nation. The current political climate and the cultural movement that is happening in our nation is going to go down in history as a revolution. A revolution where news headlines are instantaneously on our phone screens, and thanks to our advanced technology, a whole world of information is a few clicks away. However, despite these advancements in technology, the cultural change in America is often slowed down because there is a general lack of education. In America, education is the one, if not the biggest barriers that economically and institutionally suppress an overwhelming amount of the nation’s adults. Majority of adults in America do not have basic reading and writing skills yet education is still not a priority in America. There is a crucial need for education in America, now more than ever. In my opinion, the only reason for the current political climate in America is the lack of education that brings basic awareness. The solution to what we are witnessing as a nation is an education that makes individuals aware of the reality of our circumstances and allows them to see a perspective from multiple points of views. In this paper, I will present my argument on why education should be made a priority in America.

For generations African Americans have been disadvantaged in America and effects of these injustices have made a lasting impression. Education is one of the leading problems in the black community. Though there have many reforms in education over the years, racial injustices still exist because no attention in placed on how legislature affects people of color. I was raised in a middle-class family of educators. My entire life I’ve been told to “stay in school, get an education, and work hard so that you can beat the system.” Recognizing the structural forces in my life has helped me understand my place in society. Being able to “understand everyday life, not through personal circumstances but through the broader historical forces that

The struggles I’ve had to see my parents face because they were never able to have the education they would have liked to have for themselves, as well as Booker T. Washington’s struggles and triumph make me value education more. So although you might not see education doing something for you in the long run trust me we all need it and without it you will never have the chance to see all the opportunities that are out there in store for each

When African Americans are well educated we are unstoppable. We are capable of doing anything we put our minds into. Being very educated itself is very powerful tool. The more educated we are the greater we are. In some cases, being well educated we are looked as more equal to someone who is not of a

Malcolm X once said, “without education, you are not going anywhere in this world” ("Malcolm X - Quotations"). He meant that African Americans need to graduate from high school and college to become successful. When students graduate from high school, they have a decision to make. The decision will determine the rest of their life. The decision is whether they will attend college or not. Some may say that is not a huge difference, but people with a degree can find a job easier. African Americans going to college can benefit themselves financially. College is not easy and will take a lot of time and dedication. Attending college is not cheap and African Americans have to look for scholarships. African Americans going to college is giving

A documentary we watched in class revealed the truth about how African Americans are falling behind in school and being placed in lower level classes than whites. Some African Americans are reading at a first grade level and are being placed in remedial classes, compared to white students who are striving in AP classes (Renaud). Part of the reason they continue to be educationally unequal is that they many of them lack the motivation to show up at school. Luckily, there are a few African Americans being placed in AP classes that are predominantly white because they are trying to “not end up like their parents,” yet, they continue to segregate themselves socially by all bunching together on one side of the classroom (Renaud). As a nation, we have all this wasted potential since African Americans do not have access to a decent education where they could help our country progress with technology and

This message is the most powerful to me because education is so important to a better lifestyle and a better future. Without education, ignorance would engulf our communities and deteriorate the progress that not only the black community has made, but all communities made up of all people of colors. Coates knew that without education failure was imminent in the life of black men since “60 percent of all young black men who drop out high school will go to jail,” (Coates, 27). Even though this is one the highest percentages of all races,

The root of the African American education gap originates from anti-intellectualism. It would be disheartening to think that what is holding African Americans back is part of African American culture itself. However, only if African Americans, and all Americans, are honest about their flaws, will we be able to fix the flaws and make progress forward. It is believed that African Americans are not naturally inferior in intelligence; actually, based on the article by researcher Lindsey Cook, African American students are reported as having high learning potentials when they first attend schools. What African Americans really need is a driving force that motivates them to excel in academic fields. The first step for African Americans to initiate

Since I’m black, it is as if I have unknowingly signed a contract that restricts me from being intelligent. I must automatically talk “ghetto” and be and only be interested in sports. Consequently, when I get good grades, I’m called a “try-hard” and when I speak properly, I’m asked, “why I talk so white”. This brings me back to my proudest achievement, being accepted into the National Honor Society. The National Honor Society at my school is competitive because many students seek admission. It is looked as one of those clubs that colleges love on your application; therefore teachers are very selective when it comes to accepting students. Students must have at least a 3.5 GPA, 80 community service hours, leadership roles, and 2 teacher recommendations to even be considered. Being accepted into the National Honor Society served as a slap in the face to the absurd stereotypes that my peers possess. I showed them you can be a black student and still be intelligent or a white student and exceed in athletics. You don’t have to adhere to the stereotypes that others have about your race. Just be

When an African American enroll into college, we may be denied due to race or there may be doubts whether we can afford to attend. In order for us to show leadership, a higher education will be important. For us to receive higher education, we will need to be treated equally at all levels.

This paper reviews four important trends in our educational system today across America and discusses the impact of these trends on our future educational system. We live in an ever evolving world with constant changes that are affecting every aspect of our lives daily. Our educational system has not been immune to these changes and shouldn’t be since these changes and our ability to adapt to these changes will determine our future academic success and our place in a global society.