Referat Education in the United states

_{Education in the United states}

More than 0 % of schools are free, public schools

The rest are private schools, mostly run by religious or private groups

American education comprises three levels:

·    elementary education, there are about 0 Schools in the USA

 secondary education, there are about 29000 High Schools

·    higher education, there are about 0 colleges, universities, and community or junior colleges in the country .

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION is intended for children from the ages of 6 to 12 or . These are usually public schools. In the USA there are about 79000 elementary schools.

SECONDARY EDUCATION comprises either 4 years or 6 years.

The six-year High School is divided up into a Junior and a Senior High School. The American High School offers educational facilities for all children aged

There are about 0 High schools in the country .

HIGHER EDUCATION

The post-secondary education system in America is complex, as many different types of programmes are offered by the more than 0 colleges and universities.

Current Issues of American Education

American education is be set by many problems. The most important concerns are

 Equal opportunities for all

 Racial issues

 Bilingual education

 Student achievement and curricula reforms

 School prayer

 Run-down school buildings

 Shortage of teachers