The United States entered the 21st century as the world s sole
superpower. Our diplomatic strength, military might, financial
resources, and technological innovation were, and continue to be,
the envy of the world. However, in the crucial area of education,
the U.S. lags behind many other developed countries. Though the
U.S. spends more per student than almost any other country,
international exams have demonstrated that we consistently perform
well behind countries such as South Korea, China, Japan, and
Finland in the areas of reading and math. There are even more
worrying elements at play, however. Paramount among these is the
fact that the U.S. educational system is becoming ever more
stratified. Despite efforts such as the George W. Bush
administration s No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the disparity in
academic achievement between students from high and low
socioeconomic classes continues to grow. The ramifications of this
trend are vast. China, Japan, and South Korea understand that
well-educated workers are crucial for survival in the competitive
global economy. Thus, they are placing enormous emphasis on
education, ensuring that their students receive instruction not
only foundational reading and math, but are also taught to think
creatively and solve problems. Their youth are poised to take on
and conquer the world. The U.S., on the other hand, is losing the
battle. School systems are using more money but have less to show
for it. Test results, especially among the lower socioeconomic
classes, are dismal. America has extraordinary natural resources, a
solid, functioning democracy, and excellent infrastructure, but
unless we can reform our educational system to produce students who
are able to take advantage of new technologies and compete in the
global economy, we will cede our position as world leader. Its Time
for Change: School Reform provides a no nonsense blueprint for
reforming The U. S. educational system in a manner that will ensure
that it secures its position as the preeminent word leader.
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