Argumentative: Educational Reform

        Since the early 1980's, the issue of America's faltering public school system has become a serious concern. The crisis in K-12 education is one of the biggest challenges facing the nation. There is a great deal of evidence to show this problem. The pathetically low results of American students through international test scores is one obvious fault. Another is the failure of many students to demonstrate their knowledge of basic skills and literacy. It is …

…us where we are today. The world is always evolving and advancing technologically. Therefore, our generations of America must also work hard to keep up with the advances. Unfortunately, we have slipped behind in the area of education. Although we will not find a simple solution to our faulty educational system, something has to be done. What better place to start then accepting the fact that it is the biggest challenge facing the nation today?