The Importance Of Education In Education

The American education system has many flaws. It is becoming more and more ineffective. To society, school is a competition especially in colleges and universities. People care so much about the grade they get that they forget the real reason why we even go to school; to learn. All everyone cares about is the grade that we receive. It has become so bad that we have lost sight in what’s really important; our growth as humans. We are taught that we need to get good grades in order to go to a good college, we are constantly judged on how well we do on tests using a grading, and most of the material being taught to us doesn’t even prepare us for what’s in store in the real world.

I have found the article titled “Lessons from the Smartest Kids in the World” from usnews.com, which has a brief summary and information from Amanda Ripley’s book titled “The Smartest Kids in the World and How They Got That Way”. While I was not able to find the exact book itself, in my research I have found several sources and interviews with the author that I will use to make my argument. I feel very strongly about many of the arguments presented in this book, and the facts are very clear that the American schooling system is severely behind other countries standards. In order to improve our school system as a country, there needs to be much more support from the parents, more expectations from teachers, and we even need the government

The United States is often referred to as the best country in the world in many areas. It may be, but far from it in education. Out of a total of thirty-four countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, it ranks just fourteenth in reading, seventeenth in science and twenty-fifth in math (Walker). Despite America's status as a country, America's education is failing because of the large emphasis on standardized education, and the flaws of the students, parents, and teachers. How to fix the education system remains to be a problem.

America is ranked 14th in education. People may ask, “Why is that?” Well america is one of the few countries that requires money for college. Not enough people make enough money to send themselves to college for the job they are going to school for.

For roughly thirty years, international test scores have shown that the United States is falling behind in the education rankings. Many Asian and European countries have much higher test scores. Professionals have argued for years that these rankings are “Threatening the country’s economic growth”(Carnoy). One test in one year compared to all these countries is very inaccurate and should not be taken so literal. Being that the US is so large, each state is in charge of their own education systems. Many different rules and the way exams are graded could be a variable that is being overlooked year after year. Another variable being overlooked is social class(Carnoy). In many countries, only those who come from middle to upper classes may go to school(Carnoy). Along with that, many there are various regulations that are much

The United States spends more money on education each year than any other country in the world, yet the education system is not thriving. Three decades ago, America was the leader in the quality of high school diplomas, yet, students in the U.S. rate 31st in math literacy and 23rd in science in comparison to the rest of the world. (Federal Reserve Bank of New York) The country that is famous for being the most advanced and innovative country in the world is yielding a generation that is falling behind in the global education race. Public K-12 education is worsening simultaneously with the growing competitiveness of universities. Part of the problem is that teachers are not being paid sufficiently, and many find themselves being laid off. College is getting exponentially more expensive each year. These are only a couple of the issues that the american education system faces today, but the list carries on.

Nowadays the United States is not known for their educational system. Countries like South Korea, Japan, and Singapore have surpassed the United States buy large margins, in terms of educational success. While other countries are constantly revolutionising their education system, the United States’ education system has not changed in decades, leaving the U.S. unsuccessful. The U.S. continues to fall behind these same countries that are thriving. Due to the fact that the U.S. education system not developing as time went on, leaving them now with a multitude of flaws. The gap between the educated and non-educated, along with the length of how long students are in elementary and high school, are two consequential problems in the United States’ educational system that need to be addressed.

So why is the U.S. struggling to keep up in education? It appears to be due to the way the education system is set up. In order to understand the probable issues with the system, you need to first understand how the system works. Students typically start school around the age of three or four. They spend six years in elementary school, three years in middle school, and four years in high school. From there, they can either choose to continue their education in either vocational school, at a community college, or at a university. There is access to a free public education in grades K-12, but without financial aid, college can be very costly. There are a lot of government financial aid programs, but each year the cost of tuition increases, making it harder for some individuals to receive a college education.

Having a good education in America is not a hard thing to get. The government has insured that we have one of the best educational systems in the world. “We are ranked 14 out of 40 countries in the world for having the best education” (www.pewresearch.org). We as Americans are lucky to have an outstanding educational system for our kids and all of the generations to come to learn and develop from. Unlike some countries, where they have little to no schooling, America has the resources to give the children, young adults, and even adults, the education they deserve. Plus, most education is free or close to free. In comparison to the forty countries stated above, America comes up short. In some cases, low income schools cannot afford simple necessities, such as paper and

It is no great secret that america is falling far behind other leading countries in overall educational performance. Why is this happening here though and not in other countries. If it were as simple as the human race being dumbed down by their technology alone would it not happen everywhere. Major causes of this intellectual decline in American can be easily pointed out. The emphasis on technology very high so very high in fact that even almost 40% of 2-4 year old have, or use, some form of tablet or smartphone. We then follow up with a serious lack of proper nutrition, and an even more serious lack of quality public education. All of these issue can be avoided quite simply though without great strain on the child or the parents. With proper guidance from parent and society, higher quality public education, or private education, followed with proper nutrition and physical fitness, many students have shown it is possible to excel far above their peers.

The American education system sucks. For a nation so revered as the land of opportunity, one would expect its citizens to be intelligent and constantly learning more in a place where information is readily available at the click of a button. Such is not the case - Americans are getting stupider and stupider each year. Where there was once a genuine desire for knowledge is now a ravenous black hole of constant testing which benefit the schools and NOT the students. Instead of learning, students are now scrambling to pass the ever increasing number of standardized tests that take place in this country. One of the biggest shortcomings of the education system is the ridiculous importance placed on standardized testing and has led to a general downward

The U.S. is commonly known for being the “best of the best” so why is our education system falling behind? According to Drew DeSilver, graduate of Columbia University with expertise in Labor Economics, he perceives that our education system is far behind other countries. Recently released data from international math and science assessments indicate that U.S. students continue to rank high, yet are “behind many other advanced industrial nations” (DeSilver). The U.S. is ranked “38th in math and 24th in science out of 71 countries” (Desilver). Furthermore, Julia Ryan, producer for The Atlantic, perceives that the U.S. education system is “mediocre compared to the rest of the world”. This was perceives seeing that more than half a million 15-year-olds

Society has defined a single method that will potentially enable people to land a high paying job they may enjoy. This method consists of students going to a university straight out of high school. Ken Robinson has essentially claimed that the “misconception of education in high schools have taken a turn towards a mechanical process instead of a human system.” (Robinson) In this case, it provides the opportunity for a more diverse system that incorporates a broad and flexible curriculum. High schools must turn creativity in a standardization instead of an option. This would allow people to awaken their personal creativity skills and apply them to jobs and everyday life once out of school. This will benefit high schools because the dropout rate may decrease since students are developing skills through creative work being done. The Neoliberal Arts claimed that education is changing and it’s not for the better, “College is seldom about thinking and learning anymore.” (Neoliberal) This may be because career focus is based on money over learning, which some colleges strive more towards. The Neoliberal Arts article also mentioned STEM education and whether or not it is following its responsibilities. It seems this particular education is only focusing on the Technology/Engineering aspect and not the Math/Science. This can be related to the 60% dropout rating that Ken Robinson’s TED TALK stated since math and science classroom may not be emphasized as much as it needs to be.

America currently ranks 36th in the world in regards to education. This encompasses reading, math, and science. Education in the United States represents multiple achievement gaps across ethnicities, income levels, and geography. There are many reasons as to why America ranks low. The curriculum in the United States varies widely from district to district and stretches from state to state, which is one of the major problems in why America compares greatly to that of other countries. For instance, different schools offer different classes. In some schools classes that may be a requirement for students might not even be an option for others at a school that may be right across town. This pertains especially to public and private schools.

Have you ever wondered why our country is ranked low in comparison to other countries when it comes to education? Our country is said to be the best country in the world; yet when one takes a closer look on our system, defects are bound to be found. Take a look at our education for instance. We have the least productive schools in the nation. The truth is that the board of education has dumbed down the system due to a decrease in testing averages.