United States Department of Education

2002, George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) into law. This act was created out of concern that the United States’ education system was no longer globally competitive. Under NCLB, schools were required to test all students in reading and math during grades 3 through 8, and once in high school. Schools must have all students at a proficient level, or they face state intervention. This could include taking the school over, turning it into a charter school, or even shutting it…

Differs from expert power because it involves access and dissemination of information (Sager, 2008). Dr. Hassan’s information power is intertwined with his other sources of power. He utilizes his legitimate power to access support from departments which may not be easily accessible to others who do not have his military status (referent power). As the CEO of CVN he utilizes his information power to disseminate information to the clinics he has successfully opened, and will continue to…

of health care in the United States – public or private- operating one hundred fifty-two hospitals and over one thousand four hundred outpatient clinics across the United States.” (Moore) The system services nine million veterans despite the publicized scandals starting in 2013. The VHA medical centers provides services including hospital based services, surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology, and therapy departments. The VHA vision states the “ VHA will…

TAP is a joint effort by the Department of Defense, Department of Labor, and Department of Veterans Affairs to inform Service members and Veterans about many programs and services including Vocational Rehabilitation and the potentially life changing opportunities available. During the TAP briefing, there will…

The American education system’s purpose has been argued for decades, no one can decide what the ultimate objective of our education system is. There are just a few goals that the education system suggests schools focus on. One of the top priority goals of the U.S. Department of Education is to “Increase college degree attainment in America” (2015, March, www2.ed.gov). This is a flimsy goal that only has the purpose of being used as a measurement of educational success. Much like judging the…

In the United States there has been a push to provide justice for crimes in a manner in which rehabilitation is a major focus. Because of this there has been a rapid number of specialty courts popping up throughout the nation. Specialty courts are specialized court sessions which target individuals with underlying medical, mental health, substance use and other issues that contribute to these individuals coming before the court with greater frequency. Specialty court sessions promote improved…

changing. With recent policies passed by the government, public schooling had restrictions placed on their teaching methods and many school programs that do not correlate with the state tests, for example, performing arts programs, are being discontinued. The focus of a well-rounded education was now minimized to target state standardized testing requirements. If parents do not see public schools fit to teach their child, what should they do? The answer was charter schools. A charter school is…

Reflecting on Education Jonathan Kunz National University Abstract This essay will reflect on the educational field and the importance of the teacher. It will emphasize the arduous journey to become an educator and the constant scrutiny that educators face day to day. The essay will emphasize the roles of Horace Mann and Thomas Jefferson and their impact on public education. It will reflect on teacher accountability. The essay will discuss infamous legislation such as the Elementary…

There is an estimate of 23.4 million veterans in the United States and about 2.2 million military service members. Due to the demanding environments of military life and experiences of combat, personnel experience some sort of mental illness at some point throughout or after their military career. Service members are faced with sexual trauma, depression, stress, brain injuries, suicide, substance abuse, homelessness, and/or involvement with the criminal justice systems. Approximately 18.5% of…

of American education. The American system was established with an immensely limited approach to teaching; moreover, the system is currently changeless, opting to remain the same. This world becomes further advanced year after year, forming new technologies, visions, and issues. The human race cannot predict where the world is heading, but the United States needs an education that teaches innovation and creativity; consequently, teaching toward the future, teaching Finnish education.…