A system of no systems

“A system of no systems”

American beliefs of and commitment to education

– In the US, education is regarded as both an and a

– 1 Personal benefits

American believe that, through education, an individual acquires the – 2 Social benefits

Education helps to shape the society and develop the national strength. – 3 A ―cure-all‖

Very often, Americans look to education as the cause of personal and

national success and the cure of social and economic ills, holding the

view that the future of the nation depends largely on education.

1. Rate to college and universities

– learning.

2. Nature of schools, colleges and universities

– Some schools, colleges and universities are public and others are private.

– are created, financially supported and governed by states or

communities.

– are those by religious groups, or nonreligious private

organizations or individuals.

3. Characteristics of American education

– 3.1 Diversity---a system of no systems

3.1.1 Diversity is considered to be an of

American education.

3.1.2 This can be seen not only in the 3.1.3 Many can be found of the 50

states.

– 3.2 Community control

freedom to develop as extensive or limited a school system as it desires.

3.2.3 The influences education and contributes

financially to education development, but it

1. Term

– 2. Pattern

– The typical organizational pattern for both is:

the elementary school covers grades 1---8 and

the high school 9---12. Others 1—5 or 6, 6 or 7—9, 10—12.

3. Management

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