With the new Common Core Standards that 45 of the states have adopted, the United States is trying to raise the bar among school age children in order to compete in a more globalized economy. The United States falls in the middle of the pack when assessed against other foreign countries. Finland along with other Asian countries rank at the top of the pack, and have done so for the past decade. Now, I know a lot of you are thinking, the Asians place more emphasis on education than Americans, and Finland regards education (teachers in general) on par with doctors and lawyers. Thus, enabling a more sound educational system that is able to rise to the occasion. But with the gap between the rich and poor, not to mention race playing a contributing factor to a possible lag in the United States' educational system, along with high stakes testing (which is controversial in itself), does anyone think 10-15 years down the road the United States will be ranked as one of the top five or three countries that provide one of the best educational opportunities for its children?
Anyone from other countries who would like to give their insight will be of much help. What are your countries doing that work and don't work? What can we Americans learn from those that may benefit us?
Anyone from other countries who would like to give their insight will be of much help. What are your countries doing that work and don't work? What can we Americans learn from those that may benefit us?