Their education is their future. Problems in Education Not long ago, the major problems in education were talking, chewing gum, running in the halls, and litter. The educational system in the United States was unparalleled in terms of opportunity, quality, and achievement. Today the major problems are guns, drug abuse, suicide, pregnancy, rape, assault and robbery. U.S. students score 19 th out of 21 industrial nations in average math and science scores.
Public education is a cornerstone of American life, and the right of every citizen.
Unfortunately, the current system is not providing our children with the highest standard of education that they deserve. When our public schools system fails to achieve its purpose, students fail to fulfill their potential. The institution of public schooling is a means of fulfilling our education goals and ideals. It should stand, fail, or be reformed based on how well it satisfies those goals and ideals. Neglect and deterioration of old schools is compounding the problem.