Analysis Of Arne Duncan's The Vision Of Education Reform

"The promise of universal education was then a lonely beacon" is what Arne Duncan used to open his "The Vision of Education Reform in the United States Remarks to UNESCO in Paris, France." Speech. He addresses the problems with the education system and how the U.S. Will fall behind in the world of standardized tests if we don't improve the systems we have now. How we need to be more collaborative to still be a competitor in the world of knowledge. First, in Duncan's speech he had mentioned "Education lighting the path forward." This has to do with education reforms because education is the path to a greater society. Without having learning systems evolving, then it would be an entirely different world we would live in. He also said "75% of Americans between age 17 and 24 are unable to list in the military". This is because they never graduated high school. This proves that even the military is raising their standards, and so should all Americans. Education systems haven't changed since they were invented and need to adapt to the new society. One of Duncan's main points was "To succeed in the global economy, the United States, just like other nations, will have to become more economically competitive and more collaborative." Collaboration is the future to all great inventions and ideas. …show more content…
If these future leaders aren't educated properly or never care to learn, then the United States will have a lot harder time to get to the top scores of standardized test. How are 75% of Americans not able to enlist in the military? This is outrageous, how can three fourths of all younger adults between age 17 and 24 not able to enlist. The U.S. needs to change its old systems if it is going to have a future. This is a call for change, Duncan stated the education system can get