The Pros And Cons Of The American Schooling System

I have argued on numerous occasions that the American schooling system is a source of sustenance and proliferation for many of our society's ills. I have argued this because despite being the “great equalizer”, as Horace Mann famously proclaimed, education and the process of schooling is undoubtedly used to discreetly -- and often frankly -- stratify members of our society into disadvantaged classes. For instance, higher income children on average receive earlier sources of education, such as pre-k, than their lower income peers. Beyond this, the schooling systems in low-income and ethnic communities tend to be of less quality than those in higher incomes neighborhoods. This means that lower income students are more likely enrolled in a lesser quality schools, which statistically imply lower graduation rates and lower performance at the postsecondary level compared to higher-income peers. What this all reflects, in my opinion, is that the American schooling system and its distribution of quality education positions some at an advantage and others at a disadvantage. The problem is that the latter tends to be those in need of the “great equalizer” effect more and as such suffer more drastic consequences. Given this, it is unbelieveable that a larger amount of our available resources are not directed towards developing more effective systems to adequately prepare the future generations,

Precisely, I would like to work on researching and developing the needed systems and policies for equitable education access and success for students. Given the magnitude and complexity of this issue, this role is extremely important. And while I do not imagine the work of this role singlehandedly solving the issue, I believe the work I will do will further provide teachers and educators, policymakers, etc. with the insight and tools to progress towards the intended