For decades now, the United Sates education system has failed its students. Many people agree that reform is in order, but how exactly can we reform a system that most see as flawless? If you take a look at Finland's ground-breaking education system, you see that they are practicing the exact opposite of what U.S. reformers are pushing (Dolye). Inside a typical Finnish classroom, you will see a warm, stress free atmosphere and a highly qualified teacher that experiments with unconventional ways to try to get children to learn. They don’t endorse competition. Children are encouraged to find something they are passionate about and love what they do instead of competing with each other and trying to be the best (Finland's Revolutionary Education System). Schools in the U.S. are full of competition, stress, standardized tests, and unqualified teachers. This makes me wonder why everyone complains about how terrible the American education system is, yet no one does anything about it. If we realize that there is a problem why aren't we trying to fix it? These questions led me to research the economic and social benefits of implementing elements of Finland's education system and …show more content…
What if you could graduate high school and go straight into a profession. College is expensive. Why should it be seen as the only means for sustaining a fulfilling career and living a substantial life? The pressure for to go to college is huge and it may not be something kids want to do or are even cut out for (Jones). There should be alternative ways to obtaining a good professional career without the financial struggle. Apprenticeships could be the answer to this problem. England has a vast apprenticeship program and they are very successful and have high employment rates. The United States has five times fewer the number of apprentices than England, which is one third of the size of