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debate⠀/dɪˈbeɪt/
noun
1.⠀⠀formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly,
⠀⠀⠀ in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote.
2.⠀⠀an argument about a particular subject, especially one in which many people are
⠀⠀⠀ involved.

verb
1.⠀⠀argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.
2.⠀⠀consider a possible course of action in one’s mind before reaching a decision.

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This is the American Education System topic. Here, we are focusing on discussing
specifically and only the American education system and how it impacts American
literacy.

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The education system in America could be worse, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s fair or even good. In the United States, access to quality education is deeply tied to wealth and location, creating a cycle where privilege reinforces itself. Public schools in wealthier areas benefit from higher property taxes and stronger funding, while underfunded districts struggle with outdated materials, overcrowded classrooms, and fewer opportunities. From early childhood programs to college admissions, money quietly shapes who gets to succeed and who has to fight for every step.

Not to mention the curriculum itself is moderate at best. It often reflects the nation’s selective memory rather than objective truth, as do most history classes in every country. Difficult or uncomfortable topics, such as systemic racism, labor exploitation, and indigenous displacement, are frequently softened or watered down from how severe those things really were. This curated approach to learning leaves students with an incomplete understanding of both the country’s past and its present, limiting their ability to think critically about how history continues to shape the world around them.

The history of education has long since changed in negative and uncondonable ways. Education originally taught specifically philosophy, medicine, and theology, yet used selective candidacy for who was eligible for it. In modern times, education is more widespread, and accessible, however has led to a downfall of substance.
The mathematicians lement offers wonderful insight on the lack of memorable substance.
Humankind as a species, is set apart from other mammals, because of our enhanced cognitive abilities and odd wonder of the unknown. We possess a biological need for discovery and answers, hence science and religion, so education in theory should not be difficult to implement. Yet implementation has failed and the remembrance levels are extramely low, why?
In our efforts for accessable healthcare, we focused more on everyone knowing, than everyone wanting to know. Along with our desire for knowledge, we also attain a dislike for orders and mandatory concepts. The current school system took advantage of humanity’s wonder, smothering it in requirement.
When told to do something, we do not want to do, it creates rebellion. Children are not becoming dumber, they are rebelling against a system compressing their creativity.
Foster parents are often told to give a child an option over an order, as it is more effective. When we have the choice to learn, we put more effort and ambition into the subject. Standardized testing forces collective thinking, limits creativity and ambition, and is proven to lower cognitive abilities.
This has an even larger impact on children with high IQs. Kids with high IQs need cognitive stimulation, and school rarely provides that. Not only can this lower their IQ, it has negative effects on mental health.
Children with high IQs, not given the stimulation they need, are more likely to develop depression and anxiety, which may ever account partially for the rise in mental illness.
The education system is failing us. Learning is a beautiful concept ripped apart by close minded thinking, and society’s need to control through collective thinking. Instead of taking creativity and wonder and running with it, we suppressed it.
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