Essay On American Education

In the United States the two most common types of schools are private and public. Public schools are free and private schools are paid for. These types of schools and their student bodies speak to the diversity, or lack of, in the classroom. This is one issue that is hard to solve and address because there are many underlying issues like race and class. The goal of American education is to provide quality education to all citizens, but I have learned from this class that America is still working to do so. Not all schools are created equally. I was very worried about coming to the United States because school districts vary. I know that there are many school districts that lack funding, resources, and educators and the students are the ones …show more content…
When I start teaching full time I will be sure to pay attention to how my students feel and think. Children are smart and though it may not seem as if they understand or know what is going on in society, they react to it just as adults do. It is important we teach students about these issues so that they know how to behave and treat others because social justice will always exist and all students deserve support. I will learn about how my students live, learn, and think. Students that are appreciated are more successful and my goal as an educator is to create successful students and have a positive impact on them.
While living in the United States I have come to realize that American education is much different than education in my home country. One of the major differences I have seen in American education refers to the teaching of other languages. Children in other countries, like my home country, learn languages at very young ages. Other countries ensure that diversity is a regular part of their children’s minds. In Saudi Arabia children learn two language while in elementary school and continue that language until high school. It is very common for students to be multilingual in many countries around the