Reforming America's Education: The fundamental need for education reform is simply because we owe...

1. Fourth, get parents involved with their child’s education journey early.

1.1. Bergeson (2007) writes, “Research shows that family and community involvement can improve student learning, and many authors provide ideas and tools to help schools implement effective practices. Traditional family involvement activities do not necessarily engage parents sufficiently in their children’s learning. “

1.2. In theory, a considerable amount of research proposes that early childhood education, when done right, may be key to kids’ achievement in the long-term.

2. Fifth, and lastly, lack of positive reinforcement contributes to our American education crisis.

2.1. “In organizational sectors as different as schools and the military, and in national cultures as different as The Netherlands, Canada, Hong Kong and the United States, there is compelling evidence of a common core of practices that any successful leader calls on, as needed. Many of these practices are common to different models of leadership, as well” Leithwood, K., Louis, K. S., Anderson, S., & Wahlstrom, K. (2004).

2.2. It is imperative that our schools have the right individuals in place to improve our education systems.

3. First contributing factor of our American education crisis is lack of qualified teachers.

3.1. Bergeson (2007) writes, “To improve student learning, educators need to know their content, to understand the dimensions and principles of learning, and have the ability to implement effective strategies and appropriate structures for improving student learning.”

3.2. Explanation – There is no logical way we can expect our children to receive a quality education if our teachers cannot provide one

4. Second contributing factor of our American education crisis is the need for effective/quality curricula.

4.1. Bergeson (2007) writes, "Alignment of curriculum instruction, and assessment adds coherence and effectiveness to teaching and learning processes."

4.2. Explanation – It is imperative that information attended to be learned is correlates to the information being taught, and will be tested.

5. Thirdly, discriminatory assessments/opportunities contribute to our American education crisis.

5.1. “Human development and use of cognitive processes can vary based on social and cultural background.” (Racial Bias Built into Test n.d.)

5.2. Explanation – The disadvantaged minority children attending inner-city schools live in unfortunate environments that make it very difficult for them to learn.