The U.S' rankings in education system was number twenty-four against the rest of the world. The U.S is a first world country, yet technically less developed nations have a better education system than ours. This an all encompassing subject, one that is connected to many other important societal and economical issues and factors. Education is definitely very important, and many people have raised this issue publically. Because of this, many in American society have an awareness of our education system that needs much improvement, especially if we are going to compete and have something to contribute on a global scale. There are many questions that arise when tackling this topic. Most want to know what is the cause. Why is this the case? Well, when people aren't aware of the many other factors that play an important role in education, and the complexities involved, the discourse can be pretty simplistic. There is an urge to have a subject to point the finger at in order to come to a solution faster. In public discourse about education, the scapegoat becomes the teachers. It is important to look at the reasons why teachers have become the scapegoats of educational woes, and what are the true factors that determine what makes the education process a success or a failure.
Literature review:
Walsh, Catherine E. Education Reform and Social Change: Multicultural Voices, Struggles, and Visions. Mahwah, NJ: L. Erlbaum Associates, 1996. Print.
Singham, Mano. The Achievement Gap in U.S. Education: Canaries in the Mine. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2005. Print.
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