Achievement gap in the United States

can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai. Education is the most powerful key for success. However, having a good education is the most important thing this these days. In the United States, not every child can have a good education. There are many different factors that could lead to inequality in education in the United States. Economic Status, disabilities, and race-ethnicity are the most important factors that lead to inequality in schools. Children with Disability Children with disabilities…

the Black/White achievement gap through qualitative methods. The research sought to understand the beliefs and experiences of White female novice teachers and how those experiences helped shape their perceptions about Black students. The researcher intended to produce a dialogue that will assist educators in understanding their roles in eliminating the Black-White achievement gap. This study sought to explore the stories of three White female novice…

Low performance scores and the achievement gap among students is a highly debated topic in the United States. According to Sherrow, “As of 2010, about 99,000 public schools in the United States were educating more than 48 million students.” The 2007 recession impacted many public schools because the budget for public schools diminished; therefore, many schools had to teach more students with less resources. The recession left the issue of how to improve schools when there are less teachers and…

The United States of America is known as the ‘land of opportunity’ where people can find a better future for themselves and their families. Even though we have progressed as a Nation, and have programs to help students excel in education, there are certain cities in the U.S., where an equal opportunity in education is not easily provided to all students. This summary of research will analyze the internal and external factors of minority education, and the importance of supporting minority…

Vision: At Portland State University (PSU), we understand STEM preparation is critical to providing economic security and growth in this state and region. STEM education prepares graduates for well-paying jobs and long-term careers, and serves as the underpinning of our economy. Understanding the implications of scientific and technological innovations therefore, will prepare students to become adaptable to the changes arising from applications of STEM knowledge and skills. It is evident now…

science achievement. While various forms of referendum have been proposed to address the insatiable ranking, valid progress is yet to be achieved. In 2009, President Obama set a goal for Americans: advance to the top of achievement rankings in science and math. Additionally, in order to further ignite participation, the Administration allocated “$4.35 billion Race to the Top 2009 competition focused not only on encouraging states to develop comprehensive strategies to improve achievement and…

years at seven hours a day, American students are expected to attend school for 16,380 hours. School attendance is becoming more stringent and it appears to be inversely affecting American standardized test scores. The school systems of the United States have been so blinded by baseless statistics that they have fallen behind on their steps to success. Countries like Finland are having students excel on standardized tests, yet they are in school for a far shorter period. If America wants to…

students. The supplement to Title 1 Education Act of 1965, NCLB focuses the reform through assessment based achievements to obtain federal grant funding for public education per basic academics. This reform focuses on student achievements in K-12 grades.(Dee & Jacob, 2011) Each state is allowed the authority to determine how to administer the test. Vital entities of the policy require individual states to determine a baseline level at which their student’s academiclevels lie and implement formal…

opportunity to look at their approach to systematically improving health and reducing health disparities (Freudenberg & Ruglis, 2007). Public health professionals should make reducing high school dropout rates a public health priority. The disparities gaps in health outcomes are expanding. There needs to be a more targeted approach…

served by their government. In this document it states that “all men are created equal” (Declaration of Independence, 1776), but yet today, over 200 years since it was signed we see that not everyone is truly considered to be equals. In today’s society, men and women are not being paid the same amount for their work. Significant research has been conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor proving that women…