The importance of Education: Conquering the battle of Dropout Rates Some teenagers between the ages of 13-18 drop out of high school before they graduate or before they even reach high school for variety many reasons like depression, bullying, pregnancy, wanting to be in a gang, family violence, and many more. While these are major issues among youths, upon dropping out other issues accumulate such as difficulties finding jobs. Not only this, but a college education is unattainable further limiting options. In order to further advance our society/community, it is important to educate youths on the benefits of staying in school. In turn this will produce productive members of society that enjoy a decent quality of life. When a student …show more content…
According to the teen pregnancy statistics article, “about 70% of all students who drop out of school early, so because of teen pregnancy and the drop rates among pregnant teens is 90 percent across the united states. Also about one million high school students become pregnant each year.” In the article “nape valley register” by Isabelle Dills, “According to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Justice, 56 percent of federal inmates, 67 percent of inmates in state prisons, and 69 percent of inmates in local jails did not complete high school. Additionally, the number of incarcerated individuals without a high school diploma is increasing over time.” For instance, males who drop out before their diploma either on the streets selling drugs, in a gang, or jail for a crime. A teenager who drops out before getting their diploma are more likely to go to prison or dead at an early …show more content…
To demonstrate, every different race rates increase and decrease when a student dropouts. “There are a 69% that African Americans student graduate, there are 73% Hispanics, and 865 whites.” according to the governing data. Graduation is one of the happiest thing that a child ever dream of, because it’s the next step to a better future. Other will go off to college and other will go the army, National Guard, the marines, or to the navy. When not completing high school it’s going to be hard to accomplish anything in the society. Some students feel like they do not need a degree, because that’s what they friend say or somebody, and not only that when getting peer pressure from other people who did not get there’s will tell kids “they do not need a diploma long as they have knowledge”, but however; you do need your diploma. The no child left behind act is an act that “put a special focus on ensuring that states and schools boost the performance of certain groups of students, such as English-language learners, students in special education, and poor and minority children, whose achievement, on average, trails their peers.” with this act no child would get left behind no matter what. Every teacher will try their best to help their students so they can pass on to the next
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001’s main purpose was to enhance the education system and hold schools accountable in its attempt to bring equality in the fight against poverty for poor and minority groups. Once this Act was signed into law the American public expected an overhaul of the education system with only good outcomes. The public assumed our children would be receiving the best education available and the economic issues that plagued schools would no longer be a problem. In the beginning of its implementation No Child Left Behind was expected to bring America up to standards with other nations, this was something that America has struggled to do for many years. Our children were now being put first according to Act and the public and many political figures were ecstatic over the possibilities.
Education is the foundation of American society. It empowers the youth of America to become the successful leaders this country needs for the future. Education has been one of America’s top priorities since 1965, when the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed. Now, education is controlled by the No Child Left Behind Act, which was launched in January 8, 2002. This act was passed with intentions from the government to provide Americans with a more superior education system. However, The No Child Left Behind Act carried many flaws which were left unseen to a vast majority of the public. This act limited American students by not allowing them to demonstrate their full academic potentials while proceeding in school. While the act was still fairly fresh, there was already evidence to prove that it had already gotten off to a bad beginning. For the crucial math and science courses, statistics showed minimal improvements which had begun around the time period in which the No Child Left Behind Act was passed. The act was also supported by a number of educators who voiced themselves by testifying against having the right to teach at their own free will. Teachers across America claimed that because of this new act, they felt a constant heaviness upon their shoulders from the state government to “Teach the test.”
The first reason would be because sometimes they react so late that they notice they missed they’re chance to go back to school. Many teens that have been in gangs and have dropped out have ended up having to pay $50.00 for a test that they might or might not pass. On top of that many times they can’t even get a job because of their tattoos or because of their bad record. Many jo...
According to Leonhardt, many people who drop out usually plan to go back eventually to get their degrees, but very few actually do. According to “Access to Attainment”, approximately 65% of all job openings will require postsecondary education by the year 2020 and “many of the long-standing programs and policies designed to foster access no longer supports the needs of today’s students” (Miller, et al. 5). The availability of higher education to the public has greatly changed over time, and thus the system and the programs must adapt as well to continue providing the best access and opportunities possible to individuals. “….a college education matters much more now than it once did” (Leonhardt). Lower-class students coming from low-income high schools might not have the same opportunities for learning as their upper-class counterparts, and as a result they are less likely to be accepted to elite universities. The education system is beneficial for many but it is flawed as well, especially in preparing high schoolers for college, which has the potential to greatly impact their
In order to determine whether or not the No Child Left Behind Act is doing its job successfully and efficiently, one must first understand exactly what is involved in the act. This act is the most recent renewal of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Similar to laws in the past, this particular act has been revised and added to numerous times to make sure it encompasses everything necessary for the education system and the students. The No Child Left B...
...erformance. The biggest issue seems to be accountability, which is an important aspect to students, teachers, and school boards. The final issue deals with the goal for 2014. To predict that 100% of students would be college-ready by this year is impossible. Some students will always need help- this is a simple statement that must be first understood before setting realistic goals. Additionally, some students will always be ahead. The goals of this act were farfetched, and should have been viewed as impossible from the beginning. Governer Rick Scott believes these misunderstandings provide a chance to gain “more local control” (2012, Armario) which he is very “enthusiastic about” (2012, Armario). The No Child Left Behind Act was started with high hopes that were never fully accomplished, but I believe that it can be successful after modifications and reevaluations.
The current debates surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 are both positive and negative. Many politicians and people that previously supported the Act are now standing against it. In the beginning many supported the new Act because everyone was aware that a change needed to happen in the education system and the proposal of No Child Left Behind seemed like the answer we were looking for. As the No Child Left Behind requirements began to be felt in the school systems across America and the assessments results started coming in, everyone took a step back and really began to look at the new law. The results were not what everyone expected, what was once considered an answer was now becoming the problem.
The No Child Left Behind Act was passed in 2001. It was not written by teachers, educators, or parents, but by legislators who did not have experience in education. The act was written because the government felt that students were not proficient enough in basic skills, such as reading level, fundamental math skills, as well as other subjects. The writers believed that every person should have the same education, which would produce the same outcome in each child. NCLB changed school curriculums to focus on their standardized tests, which would ultimately evaluate how well the teachers, school districts, and students are performing. Arne Duncan, an American education administrator, believes that “…NCLB holds all students to the same, challenging standards…” is the best way to explain the program in an unbiased perspective. To put it more harshly, “No Child Left Behind is a test-and-punish scheme that fails to deal with real problems in schools,” says Michelle Rhee, a chancellor in Washington, D.C. “[It] ends up dumbing down educational quality.”
How does dropping out of high school affects students’ lives in the future? Students’ dropping out has become a crisis, President Obama said, “It’s time for all of us to come together parents and students, principals, and teachers, business leaders and elected officials to end America’s dropout crisis” (“ President Obama”). There are 7 thousand students’ that drop out of high school that adds up to about 1.2 million each year, wouldn’t it be nice to drop that number and help kids stay in school instead of dropping out of high school(“ President Obama”). Students’ shouldn’t drop out of high school because they couldn’t go to college, couldn’t hold down a job, and would struggle making minimum wage for the rest of their life.
Numerous studies have been conducted by professionals and interested parties about school dropouts, and relate the challenges that many faces in the society that more often than not are observed in them. Sociologists and Psychiatrists over time have been on the leading front to try and answer the questions and concerns regarding factors and forces that push such people to find them on the opposite side of the law. These concerns have puzzled many. The behavior results into conflict with the state agencies involved in the criminal justice system. Models that link and try to explain the many reasons given behind such actions have been developed that try to enlighten scientifically the forces behind such actions of delinquency. Organizations both public and private have noted that the problem is a societal problem and, therefore, they have developed interests in equal measure because they are concerned about the future of their society, and children, as well; They recognize that they are affected in one way or the other. School dropout ha...
High school can be tough for many teenagers. Some students may feel as if the classes they are taking are boring or the material being taught will not help them later on in life. These students begin to not show up for class and then their grades start lowering drastically. Next, these students come up with the idea that dropping out is the easiest and fastest way to escape all the stress that is caused by academics. However, they need to start looking at the bigger picture and asking themselves if quitting school is going to help them reach their personal goals. Most people want to live a life filled with laughter and have the least amount of trouble as possible. Dropping out of high school will not bring joy to anyone, it will only affect the dropout and also our society in a negative way.
It has been known that young people who drop out of high school and do not earn a diploma come to face more problems later in life. Some struggles they may experience are unemployment, poor health, turn to drugs & alcohol, and live in poverty. High school students who dropped out before graduating are more likely to drink, smoke, use illegal drugs, committing crimes, and becoming teen parents. In the states of North Carolina alone it is known that approximately 53 teens become pregnant every day, North Carolina is said to have the 9th highest rate for teen pregnancy ...
Bloom, Dan. "Helping High School Dropouts Improve Their Prospects." The Brookings Institution. N.p., Spring 2010. Web. 04 Nov. 2013.
Teens today face a lot of pressure. Many students deal with difficult life situations that hinder them from focusing on their futures. This can lead to a loss of interest in school and school events, such as a sports, clubs, or after school programs. Teens start to prioritize other things over their education. Every year, over 1.2 million students will leave school without earning a high school diploma in the United States alone (“11”). That’s a student every 26 seconds – or 7,000 a day (“11”). The United States, which used to have the highest graduation rates of any country, now ranks 22nd out of 27 developed countries (“11”). Students may not realize that by dropping out of high school they are more likely to commit crimes, become parents at a young age, use and abuse alcohol and drugs, and live in poverty (“Drop”). Dropouts make up the majority of those
Regrettably, some students must drop out of school and use that time to get a job to help support their families. Female students who become pregnant have to drop out to take care of their child. Poor choices constrain some students to land themselves behind bars before their education becomes complete. Primary caretakers becoming ill and/or dying can force high schoolers to drop out and to take on the role of their family member, who has now become unable (“School Dropout”). These events can leave kids all over the country with two different options that have a few stunning similarities; receiving their GED, or dropping out of high school without a