Pros And Cons Of American Education System
To be an American is like being a child. Children are held back by their mothers, just as Americans are held back by their own government. Our healthcare system is not only extremely expensive, but almost useless, and our educational system doesn't get our kids anywhere. As great as America may seem, our educational system is flawed and our healthcare system is getting us nowhere.
Our educational system in America is highly inefficient. It focuses more on standardized testing than it does on helping the students understand the curriculum. I have seen teachers that care more about their paycheck than the well-being of their own students. On top of all this, once you're out of high school, there is college. Of course, it is not required for you to attend. But it's almost impossible to get a well paying job without a degree. To make matters worse, college is unbelievably expensive, making it nearly impossible to go without putting yourself in debt, because the average cost for tuition for a public college in America is $9,139. For example, my own mother almost didn’t pass high school, because her government teacher always put her down and how she was going to fail. My mom was never able to get a college level education because her parents could not afford to give her that privilege. …show more content…
We have the luxury of our own freedom, which is difficult to find in most other countries. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the freedom to express who we are as a person. It is seen every day in the media and on the streets. This is why we have the ability to freely voice our opinions on politicians, wear a hijab, and walk around with vibrant purple hair or tattoos. With these freedoms there is practically no limit as to what we as a nation can do. And I can express myself for who I am. Whether I am gay, lesbian, bisexual or asexual, it is okay, because I know I will not be punished by my government for who I
Our educational system in America is highly inefficient. It focuses more on standardized testing than it does on helping the students understand the curriculum. I have seen teachers that care more about their paycheck than the well-being of their own students. On top of all this, once you're out of high school, there is college. Of course, it is not required for you to attend. But it's almost impossible to get a well paying job without a degree. To make matters worse, college is unbelievably expensive, making it nearly impossible to go without putting yourself in debt, because the average cost for tuition for a public college in America is $9,139. For example, my own mother almost didn’t pass high school, because her government teacher always put her down and how she was going to fail. My mom was never able to get a college level education because her parents could not afford to give her that privilege. …show more content…
We have the luxury of our own freedom, which is difficult to find in most other countries. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the freedom to express who we are as a person. It is seen every day in the media and on the streets. This is why we have the ability to freely voice our opinions on politicians, wear a hijab, and walk around with vibrant purple hair or tattoos. With these freedoms there is practically no limit as to what we as a nation can do. And I can express myself for who I am. Whether I am gay, lesbian, bisexual or asexual, it is okay, because I know I will not be punished by my government for who I