Today, many school reforms are driven by the idea that U.S. students need to be more competitive. To retain this country's international leadership, our schools must prepare all students to be productive in the world marketplace. University officials believe many applicants are lacking the skills and competencies needed to succeed in a tough program of study. In a highly competitive world economy, business leaders are concerned about the future of our workforce. Educators think we expect too little from our children.
Basic skills are no longer enough.
Students need not only to have a good understanding of the core academic subjects, they must also be able to solve problems, make decisions, and be prepared for responsible citizenship and productive employment in our nation's modern economy. Educate America Act to reform schools by establishing high academic and occupational standards and providing support to states and communities to help students reach those standards. Additionally, it will establish a grants program to create parent information and resource centers that will assist parents in becoming more involved in their child's education. How reforms will affect your child will depend on the type of changes that are made. If reform is related to the subject areas, your child may be introduced to new content, materials, and ways of learning.