Why Do A Majority Of Schools Fail?

Nowadays there a quite a lot of people that postpone things such as careers, marriages, and children until after they are in their 30s. Not too long ago, it was normal for people to start a marriage and having kids at about 16 years of age. It is also very common for most people to further their education by going to college now, which can also postpone things such as marriage, children, and careers. The problem with this is that people think that because they are in college and having a good time that they are not yet able to settle down, have kids, and have a career. Although this seems to be the problem, there are plenty of people who are married, have kids and are going to college at the same time and making it. College and furthering of education should not be something that becomes a barrier to living life. One way to solve this problem is by being open-minded. Do something that adds value to who you are and don’t let the little things stop you from doing what you want to, especially while you are in your

After discussing these thoughts with my father it also became obvious that educators are not to be blamed for the students who are left lacking with gaps in their knowledge. It is impossible for one teacher to give the needed individual attention to all the students in a class room. In addition smaller class sizes in most elementary and

Our educational culture only satisfies a select group of students who are at the top and leaves others behind. These book smart kids deserve to go where they are going, however, what happens to the kids who are not as book smart as others? Many students are having a hard time because they are not book smart even if they may be good at something that is not educational. As stated in Jack Schneider’s article, America’s Not-So-Broken Education System, “The education system simply stopped working. It aged, declined, and broke, but we can fix it by first ripping it apart” (Schneider Par 2). As of now, the education system is very unsupportive of some students and teachers. Backed by the government, public school pay does not support teachers in America while in other countries, being an educator is considered a privilege. By not supporting teachers, it is hard to find educators who are willing to put in the work to help their students. As a result of not having good teachers who are motivated to teach their students, it is also likely that the students that they end up having to teach are also unmotivated as well. In this cycle, some teachers and students gain practically nothing from going to school, which demonstrates the broken education system that we have at this time. The ever aging education system is not up to date with either

Waiting for Superman both disgusted me and inspired me. It disgusted me to see our education system in such disarray while no one seems willing to make or allow any changes to occur, yet I was inspired to do my best to be a light in a failing system. From this movie and the readings I have done in this class, I realized that America is never going to have an education system that everyone agrees with, so the only thing we can do as a teacher is to ensure we are preparing young minds for the future as best as we possibly can.

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.

There are many reasons as to why the U.S. education system is failing. First, the U.S. education system is failing because the parents’ involvement in their children is not enough. There is simply not enough time for teachers to instruct every student and what they need to know. Because of this, there must be parent involvement outside of school. Students who are at a socio-economic disadvantage tend to struggle more in school, especially parents lacking higher education levels. Students who come from middle and upper class families have the same risk because of the demands of careers and an over-dependence on schools. Another reason why the U.S. education system is failing is overcrowded schools and classes. If a class is smaller, a student

Another reason is not being pushed to take advanced classes. I experienced many teachers just try to push student to get the basics so they would earn their high school diploma. When in reality this is not preparing us for the college work. I understand everyone is not college material, but for the ones who

I am fortunate enough to have parents that can afford to send me to college, and support my choice to pursue a higher education. By attending college, I will eventually graduate with a degree and later earn a high paying career. Along with this, I have found college to be a way to discovering who I am. I have been able to move out, take over my own bills, and earn responsibility by doing so. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to attend college. Financial reasons typically hold individuals back from attending universities, and that later may affect their lives. Although I attend class daily, the true effect college will have on me in the future goes unnoticed. An education is something that is highly valued, and so important. Everyone should have the chance to have an education, but unfortunately, it does not happen. College for me, is a privilege. Therefore, I will work hard to earn my degree, and later put it to

After listening to my father's experiences as a child from a family with no college graduates, I have always placed my academic success above everything else. My grandparents worked from morning to night to have food on the table. They made countless sacrifices to provide a better lifestyle for their two boys. My father moved from Mobile, Alabama to Hammond, Louisiana his senior year of high school due to my grandfather's job. Although he resented his parents for a while, he quickly realized it had to be done. Paw Paw was forced to drop out of high school when he was in the tenth grade to help provide for family, which consisted of fourteen children and his single mother. Therefore, he couldn't take the risk of losing his job due to his lack

Education is the key to success and without it you will not have a future. That is embedded in my brain. As a teenager you listen to your parents nag on you all the time about school and just think it’s easier said than done. But for me I lived through paradigm, my mom went back to school while raising us and working two jobs. She graduated from ASU with a 4.0 GPA and was honored and on the news because of all she’s done and went through in her lifetime. I have a difficult enough time doing my homework and going to basketball training. My mother went to school full-time, had two jobs, cooked for us, cleaned, paid bills, went to our games and still managed to get a 4.0. She always tells us if I can do it you can. Nothing in life comes easy you have to work for it, then you will be a success, if it is just given to you then you will never recognize the value of it.

This is because over the years the academic success found in the recent generations has dropped. The root of the problem that Richard Rothstein the author of, “The Myth of Public School Failure” has found is the lack of funding for public schools. Unlike the private schools briefly mentioned earlier the access to certain benefits are limited because the public education is catering the idea of “free” education for all. As most citizens know taxes are implemented to keep the education program going but it is not a direct fund like a private institution. Local government has control over implementing the curriculum being taught and how money is being divided. In the article, “The Myth of Public School Failure,” Rothstein argues that funding is being stretched thinly between special education, nutrition, and other various aspects of the system High school plays a significant role on the lives of an individual because there they gain knowledge on how to understand issues going on in the real world. Having educated citizens means having a well-rounded society. Having said that, it can only be accomplished if teachers are paid their worth, funding opportunities for students to receive real world experience, and qualizing school

What is it that’s making our country suffer from excelling in education? Very few would argue about the importance of our education system today. Issues such as lazy teachers, lack of parent involvement, and teaching useless information in class may hinder progress in today’s education system. An education plays a crucial role and is an essential tool, unfortunately, with all the jaded judgments; our students are not able to value their education. A proper education can open the doors to many opportunities that would have never been possible if it had not been for the knowledge and preparation that one received while in school. With the growing economy and desperate times, it is more important than ever for our country’s children to receive the proper education and training that is needed to allow them to acquire a good job and produce the revenue needed to live. Today's education system is flawed in many ways, and these flaws should be eliminated to ensure a good education for our future generation.

Eight hours a day, five days a week, give or take forty-four weeks a year, this is a regular school year for a child between the ages of six to eighteen has to endure. Everyday, there are many students and families who struggle in order to get by day by day, and no matter how many times parents try to ask for help, the government turns its back on them. The pleas from the families get turned down because of one reason, they "make too much income." More and more this issue of families having to struggle with poverty grows in the United States, however, this doesn't only effect students between the ages of six to eighteen, but also those who attempt to strive for a higher education. Adults struggle to receive the education they desire, yet aren't

The US education system is like a sports team with a consistently sub-par record. Year after year, our “team” fails. After a while, people stop expecting anything great from the team. Eventually sub-par performance is normalized and becomes the expectation. After enough time, people slowly lose interest in the team. People stop cheering for the team. People give up hope, and accept the fact that their team will never win. Once hope has been given up, people minimalize the value of their team. Similarly, education in America has been failing for so long that people have started to give up hope. People have started to question the importance of education and the value of a high school diploma or a college degree. The situation America currently in is a tricky one. There is no magical panacea. There is no overnight fix. If we as a nation are serious about changing we need to make some big changes to our education

Getting an education from a school for some reason is considered the ‘key’ to success. The key to our life goals and dream jobs, but why? We are letting a letter grade determine if we are smart or unintelligent regardless of any other acquired talent. Ralph Emerson states in “The Education” text, “the power of performance is worth more than knowledge.” This quote is extremely powerful because it can relate to a child. From day one, children are taught what to think and what they ‘need’ to learn. They are being brainwashed by these schools that should be called factories. Schools kill any sense of creativity and reasoning because kids and teenagers are so overpowered with a fear of failing and letting a letter grade decide what kind of student they are. Failing throws a label on our forehead and lowers self confidence all because test scores are so highly looked upon and all that people care about. Sooner or later, we are going to all be considered robots if we continue sitting on the conveyor belt in a factory. This path is leading us in an opposite way of