All signs point to a deterioration in American schools.
According to Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the U.S. ranks 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math. Countries such as Europe and Asia are rapidly expanding their educational systems. The U.S. high school graduation rates are also lower today than they were a decade ago.
Should we care? According to the Hoover Institution, “Weak educational systems won’t ruin the country overnight, but prolonged incompetence will eventually prove consequential”.
Boosting America’s Education system won’t be easy, but if we all join together America will have a fighting chance.
Visit the U.S. Department of Education at ed.gov for a listing of educational resources and get involved.
If you are an educational advocate and would like to share information for others to get involved, contact me and I will list your resources.
Tags: Deterioration in American Schools, OECD, U.S. Department of Education
My name is ShaRae Kalian and I am an education and leadership advocate. I strive to bring about extreme personal humility with intense personal will to help others to succeed. I believe that the passion we have within us is the fuel that drives us and it’s the burning desire that says, “Let’s march! Let’s go after what we want.” It shows in my publications and leadership trainings. I believe that each one of us has a passion that is self-generated and a contagious tool!
