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Education in the United states

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Education in the United states

More than 80 % 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 79000 Schools in the USA
• secondary education, there are about 29000 High Schools
• higher education, there are about 3000 colleges, universities, and community or junior colleges in the country .

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION is intended for children from the ages of 6 to 12 or 14. 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 12/14-17

There are about 29000 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 3000 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