Education in America

There is no doubt in the minds of Americans that the education of our children is the

most important cornerstone in life’s journey and also that parents would especially be partial to

this idea. Each parent wants their children to excel in school to become a vital part of life and

have a successful and fruitful career. But as generations come to pass we see our educational

system become more advanced or so we think. When you take a look at the research and

statistics of the educational system in the United States you see that it is flawed. The same can be

stated for our education compared to other countries around the world. With the advancements

that America has made in all fields over the past several decades why is it that we do not surpass

all other countries in the world. One thing we as Americans must come to realize is that the

educational system in this country is flawed and in danger of falling apart and statistics show it

must be re-evaluated. Until we do this the children of this nation will receive substandard

education.

One valuable tool utilized by the Department of Education in America is the standardized

testing for grades Kindergarten through twelve. Even though these tests are a requirement to

move on to the next grade there is much debate as to how well these tests are structured or how

easily they are to pass. Each state requires that students pass these tests to continue on to the next

grade and also to pass tests to graduate high school. When it comes to education of your child

wouldn’t you want them to receive the same education as students in other states? Just as you

would want them to have the same health care as others.

Most states in America have joined with the Common Core State Standards Initiative,

this initiative has set a standard of education for all students. This set standard is based on

research of education levels and statistics in the United States. The Department of Education is

a valuable resource for statistics of education at all levels in the United States. Each state has

different states for levels of education, Texas for example has STAAR