as promised

ahhh, finally. 
I feel so much better now that my paper is complete. As promised, here it is for you to read.
I'm open to all advice!

For some reason, all the sentences after the word "vacation" and before the last paragraph are invisible. its easy to fix, just run your mouse over them and highlight them. Then you can see! walah! (or however you spell it in french)

The Answer to a Better Education

If one were to ask two American children how they received education, one child living in1827 and one living in 2010, their answers would be virtually the same. After doing research and contemplating what is best for future generations, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for an innovative change in the American education system. The best way to bring about this adjustment would be to adapt the German education system. Once developed, the system would benefit people in America as a whole, individually, and financially. For these reasons, American education would greatly improve.

Adapting the German education system would be a smart decision for America. Under the German system, students have the choice to enter Kindergarten at the ripe age of three. This opportunity gives the children a head start on their education. Also, because the children are at a young age and their minds are more susceptible to information, knowledge is also more easily acquired. In America, this option is not offered. After Kindergarten, the students are split according to academic ability. Three separate schools are offered; one of which the child will be assigned to depending on his or her academic level. Each school is organized to benefit an individual’s specific needs. One school is the Hauptshule. The Hauptshule offers the same subjects as the other two schools, but is primarily oriented for children at a lower level of intelligence or slower work pace. This helps to bring children closer to their teachers in order for them to prosper individually. No matter what level a child is at, an appropriate education is offered. Another school is the Realshule. Children recommended to this school are usually average students. The Realshule offers all the same benefits as the Hauptshule. The last school offered at this point is the Gymnasium. The Gymnasium accepts hard-working, intelligent students. Pupils educated at the Gymnasium and only the Gymnasium may advance to receive their diploma called the Abitur. The Abitur allows children to continue to a college level education. From here these students are almost always extremely successful. Unlike American colleges, little or no tuition is charged. By receiving his or her Abitur, the student proves that they are qualified to learn from the institution. This is most certainly a financial benefit, because individuals can achieve a university level education regardless of their family’s financial status. In America, many colleges charge fifty thousand dollars in tuition a year. Not to mention that all schools under the German education system are run by the state and receive public funding. Also, the Abitur creates a sense of competitiveness for students, preparing them for the real work world. Despite which school a pupil is assigned to, education is provided for everyone, and nine years must be completed. In America, students receive a lot more vacation: twelve weeks during the summer, plus one week for Christmas and one week of Spring Break. Under the German education system, students receive six weeks during the summer, two weeks in the fall, two weeks for Christmas, and two weeks for Spring Break. The difference this creates is massive. Each summer in America students are away from school for a great deal of time. The long period of time often makes the student forget some of the valuable information obtained during the school year. Under the German system, this is not a problem. Another reason that German students acquire more knowledge has to do with the amount of homework assigned. Under the German education system, more homework is given to students. This prepares the pupils for the future and allows them to feel more comfortable working independently. Many people today blame America’s poor education levels on the inadequate teachers. I assure you that this is not a problem in Germany. Teachers in Germany are highly regarded professionals. They must go through a great deal of training before they are permitted to educate students. Also, teachers receive a much higher pay. In fact, most high school football coaches in America earn more than high school teachers. This, along with the many other reasons, places the German education system above the American education system.

Clearly, the direction to knowledge is that of the German education system. It would be unwise not to adapt the process. Students of all skill levels would benefit from these innovations. The answer to a better education is right in front of us… and it is about time we take it.

leave a comment and tell me what you think! :)