Problems With Public Education

America’s Problems with Public Education One thing all Americans have in common is that we all had to attend some form of school. While some are home schooled or attend private school, the vast majority of people are the products of the American Public School System. A system that has been slow to change over the past decade despite the roller coaster speed of culture we live in today. So, two daring articles tilted “Major Challenges Facing Public Schools in the United States” by Mr. Admin and “10 Reasons the U.S. Education System Is Failing” by Mr. Lynch make the bold claim that there are problems that need to be addressed in the public education systems. Some of these problems include household dynamics, technology, and educators. To start,

That over half of all public school students are struggling to afford school supplies, let alone pay to be involved in any school activity. With these number it is easy to understand why there are so many students dropping out. It is hard to look a head and see the need for diploma when one does not even know if they will eat that night. Later on the the article, it is also addressed that “problems about separation or divorce of parents, violence at home, lack of guidance, and environment” can also play a huge role in a child's education (Admin). All of these factors are situations that a child can not control. All of these factors affect how teachers are able to communicate with parents. Now while it may seem that all of these factors are what children that are homeschooled or attend private school may face, it does not change the

Admin claim that teachers are “ underpaid or do not receive enough incentives” and it is understandable because teachers are “branded as mere instructors” and not “agents of change.” In other words today’s public school systems do not value their teachers. Teachers are often not given enough resources to properly conduct a class, are not properly respected by students and parents, and are often told to teach to overcrowded classes. With all this teachers are unable to leave a lasting impact on their students. To add to this, Lynch states, “it is time to modify teacher education to reflect the demands of the modern K - 12 classrooms.” Which makes a good point, most teachers struggle to understand the ever changing technology that is commonly present in a classroom. Also there is more of a diversity in today's classrooms than ever before. Many teachers struggle to connect with immigrant parents whose child is attending an English speaking school, and to these children, public school is a complete culture shock. On top of this, the way that lessons are taught are outdated. Students are taught for years that it is okay to be different, but when it comes to learning differently they are shunned. Students who learn by visual aids are praised, because they can patiently sit through a teacher's presentation and take their notes while sitting quietly. While those who learn by hand on activities are push