Diminishing Value Of Education

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Diminishing Value of Education Argosy University PSY 260 Alison Wilson Abstract The state of America’s educational system has changed drastically over the last few decades. While the United States was once at the head of the class academically we have fallen to 23rd in Science, 17th in Reading and a dismal 31st out of 32 in Math. These figures depict the degrading state of our educational system. Overall the high school graduation rate has dropped and the dropout rate is rising, Funding for educational programs is being cut and due to many school closings, schools are becoming overcrowded and there are not enough resources or supplies to go around. Many teachers try to bridge the gap in the deficit out of their own pockets. Changes must be made expeditiously. School systems may try to focus on the different Developmental theories and how they can be implemented into the curriculum. Early intervention seems to offer the best hope at change. With the economy of our country already struggling we cannot afford to not put more emphasis on education. With more dropouts or those graduating with poor skills, it will only add to the decline in the economy with higher unemployment rates, higher crime rates and more people living below poverty, especially among specific ethnic groups such as African American and Hispanics. Education may be one of the saving graces of America. In the 1900’s many African American only dreamed of getting an education. Due to the economic situation for many, children were not afforded the opportunity to finish school, but instead went to work to help to family to make ends meet. In the 1950’s the Brown family took a stand to fight for equal education for African American children, and won. It still took 25 years for desegregation to fully take effect. After all the bloodshed, battles and sacrifice many African Americans are no
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