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We plan to compare and contrast the education system in the United States with the education systems in Malawi, Kenya, Spain, Germany, Japan, and India. These comparisons will give American's an insight on how to improve the quality of K-12 public education grades in the United States. Researching the graduation rates, dropout rates, literacy rates, teachers salaries, and rates of students progressing to higher education in other countries will provide examples of the quality of their education which can be used to support new reforms in the American education system.



Education (United States)

This source explains the general education structure we have here in the United States. The amount of schools, laws governing students, decentralization, and diversity are topics discussed regarding students studying in America. The education structure must be examined to determine what additions or changes the United States needs to make to improve quality of education.

Education Structure (K-12)




This source illustrates various educational statistics through the use of graphs. Along with providing a national statistic, the statistics of each individual state is also included. It provides a better insight of which states have better education, which can ultimately help other states improve their quality of education. This is important because the federal government has little to do with the educational curriculum in the states, it is a duty of local municipals. If one state is performing very well, their policy's and strategies can be used throughout the country.

NCHEMS Graphs



This source provides the compulsory education entry and exit ages. It explains the general guidelines and levels of education, along with the approximate years to complete each stage. A picture graph accompanied the text to provide a more clear roadmap.


This source explains the American education is in a state of crisis. Every year, millions of children pass through America’s schools without receiving a quality education that prepares them to succeed in life, to compete in the increasingly competitive global economy, and to maintain the blessings and responsibilities of a free society. This widespread failure imposes unquantifiable costs on individual lives and our communities. As a country, it imperils our national security. For years, policymakers have sought to improve American schools by increasing government control. But decades of increased spending and increased federal control have yielded little improvement in student performance. The Heritage Foundation believes that every child in America should have an opportunity to receive a high-quality education.



This source is provided by the federal government. Throughout the website there are education budgets, federal laws & policies regarding education, educational statistics, and evaluations. It also has updates of current initiatives for the education reform within America.



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