Quality Education In The United States

In order for the United States to remain the most dominant nation in the world, it must educate its citizens. Education sets the foundation for success, and should be readily available for all citizens. The pressing issues that hinder students from receiving a quality education must be addressed. Education has to be a priority for all stakeholders – superintendents, lawmakers, educators, community leaders, businesses, parents and students, and there has to be a sense of common purpose in education to ensure all students’ educational needs are being met. In order for education to truly meet these needs, it must be fully funded, reformed, accessible to all, and free from politics and polarization. A systematic overhaul is necessary if we are going to transform school districts throughout the nation and give every student a chance to live a successful and productive life. This systematic overhaul must be led by superintendents. When education is valued and appreciated by the masses, it has the ability to transform the world.
Introduction
As one of the most powerful nations in the world, one would expect education to be a fundamental right guaranteed to all citizens in the United States. However, it is not guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. Some state …show more content…
Schools across America were disproportionately segregated for many years. A quality education was only afforded to the rich and powerful. Education was not attainable for minorities, especially in the south. African American citizens were often disenfranchised and at a disadvantage. Those who were allowed to go to school had to learn under some of the worst conditions. Crumbing school buildings, no desks, and inadequate books are just a few of the many obstacles these individuals encountered. Despite these challenges, many of them persevered and earned a valuable