Pros And Cons Of US Education System

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The United States school system is not educating children correctly. One reason the school system are flawed is because every school offers a different educational program. In order to attend a private school, you’ll have to pay for an education. The average amount for a private elementary is $7,770 and high school is $13,030 per year. As for charter and public schools, you do not have to pay for an education. They are paid through taxes. You pay for senior dues, but overall, you will not spend that much on education. In other countries, they have a good education system. Other countries have shorter school days, hours, and less homework and their grading system is better than in the U.S. Another reason the U.S. educational should be overhauled

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