The American Education System

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The American Education System

Introduction

The U.S. education system, just like many others, is facing a myriad of challenges. Such

a stance ensues regardless of the desires that parents always have in line with their children

accruing quality education that will acquaint them with relevant skills for the job market. The

most affected parties are the International students who consider the United States as a perfect

study host. For instance, education in the U.S. is compulsory up to the age of sixteen or eighteen

depending on individual’s state and a student’s performance, which is not the case in other

nations. Besides, private colleges are smaller than public institutions although all colleges offer

courses like Arts, social and physical sciences plus languages. The American education system is

marred by intricacies such as high teachers’ attrition rates, lack of parental involvement, reading

epidemic, technology, and student’s poor health, which not only impede the development of

students but also complicate the once-revered sector.

Attrition Rate

The attrition rate of teachers is a daunting stance affecting the education system in

America. Many teachers fail to overcome the heavy responsibilities attached to them; thus,

opting for other professions. Notably, the number of teachers quitting their jobs in the U.S. on a

daily basis is quite alarming. Unfortunately, most of these are mathematics, sciences, and special

education teachers, which in turn brews a vast gap that cannot be filled. More so, poorly funded

schools critically undergo this shortage of qualified teachers since the rate of attrition is high

hence, denting the performance of students. I happened to have studied in the latter schools and

had to go for several days without having the necessary attention from science teachers.

Unexperienced teachers would chip in during such shortages, but the reception from students

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was not a hospitable one. In a bid to tackle the high attrition scourge, the U.S. government

should support poorly-funded schools regarding teacher’s salary, their living conditions, and

allowances; eventually, reducing the attrition to 4 percent.

Lack of Parental Involvement

Parental involvement is always essential to the success of its students. However, it is

quite the contrary in the U.S., and it ends up increasing rate of attrition of teachers. It is a calling

for to monitor the performance of their children informed about their children’s education at all

levels. Unfortunately, U.S. parents are pre-occupied by the calls to overcome the high costs of

living and attend to other personal duties. My parents would only visit the school whenever

called upon by the teachers. They never inquired about my performance, and I grew up knowing

that they are too busy to focus on my education. I believe that striking a balance between the

provisions of necessities for children and being actively involved in their studies would bolster

the cohesion of institutions. It will also put the institutional administrators under constant check;

hence, promoting the performance of schools.

Reading Epidemic

The reading culture has been eroded in the American education system. Many students

assume grade levels when reading, which eventually dents their performance. For that reason,

most of them drop out of school because they lack the passion for reading and literacy skills that

would match the capabilities of students from other developed nations. From my home backing, I

was encouraged to read novels and other storybooks. However, this is not the case in many

homes, as witnessed from what my friends postulate. I believe that the problem stems from the

essential learning callings, which echoes the involvement of parents in teaching. More so,

teachers should offer clear reading instructions at all grade levels and also involve parents to

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extend reading parameter. I argue parents listen to their children’s reading difficulties and

diagnose the problem together with teachers. As a result, the essential solution is to have more

extensive training for teachers about the useful reading instructions and its required components.

Technology

The rate at which technology is advancing in the U.S. cannot be gainsaid. However, its

downsides are felt across many fronts, typically in classrooms. Technology has put many

children at a disadvantage, primarily distracting them from concentrating on their studies. I have

been a victim of this, and would always want to check on my phone to either play games or

Google answers to perturbing queries. In the end, I would get into squabbles with the teachers

who believed I disregarded their position. I believe that despite the fact that technology is

necessary for all learning fronts, it should be controlled and managed wisely. Therefore, directors

together with the U.S. government should provide computers and other forms of technology

loaded with relevant information to students to prevent the friction between teachers and

students.

Student’s Poor Health

Students from low-income communities experience a problem of poor health that hinders

their success in education. Similarly, it contributes to mental illness that could result in long-term

health consequences such as stress and other emotional instability. Obesity has become a

significant ailment in the U.S. that hails from poor eating habits. The scourge upsurges the

students’ risk of facing other conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure that encourage

absenteeism among many students. It also dents the self-esteem of the victims; hence, affecting

their performance. For example, in my former school, obese students would be bullied and

treated harshly on all fronts of the institution. It would be prudent for the government to

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enlighten both the teachers and parents on the essence of watching over the health of their

students by always considering healthy diets.

Conclusion

Despite the high regard accorded to the U.S. education system in previous decades, it

significantly lacks on many fronts. The lack of coordination and match-up of the education

system to other well-performing economic sectors is quite sickening. However, the problems

prompting such a stance can be averted in various ways. For example, the high attrition rates of

teachers can be erased by improving teacher’s conditions at work especially those from poor

communities. Parents should also take a keen interest in the education system to bolster the

cohesion among teachers and the students. Furthermore, the technology sector should be

facilitated to encourage the reading culture. Lastly, stakeholders should be enlightened on the

need to have a balanced diet at all times. When all these considerations are made, the U.S.

education system would assume an ascending stance; thus, revive its once-revered status.

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