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CI Blog: Education in the United States and International Rankings
When the rankings came out, alarms rang, sirens abruptly went off, and a mixture of disappointment and fear for the future diffused throughout the United States. A country of so much power, innovation, and progress, was deemed average at best … Continue reading
CI Blog: Education Reform by the Government
It’s not difficult to see that America’s education system may need a little more work. There are those who complain about the graduation rates, our international rankings against other countries, and how there doesn’t seem to be much progress lately. … Continue reading
CI Blog 3: Charter Schools
When the topics of reforming education and education equity surface, we hear the words “charter school” quite often. In fact, they have gained a reputation as the fix for America’s public education system. I was introduced to the concept of … Continue reading
Civic Issues Blog 2: When Education is a Lottery
The cage spins. The papers rattle. A hand plunges into the pool of fate and pulls out someone’s destiny. This is the lottery system. A student’s education can be determined by this lottery. It’s random, yet the chances are equal. … Continue reading
What is education?
While perusing some articles for my next Civic Issues Blog, which is about education equity and class stratification, I stumbled upon this quote that reminded me of last semester: “My biggest concern . . . was the focus on testing … Continue reading
Civic Issues Blog 1: The Education Gap
I want to discuss America’s education system and access to education. I want to discuss education equity and the closure of the prominent achievement gap that spans between rich and poor. As a student who believes in the power of … Continue reading