1. Education in the U.S The Goal of Education --universal literacy --knowledge and skills --welfare of individuals and general public Public and Private schools public—85% private—15% Most private are religious A powerful consumer yearly expenses---190,000million

2. Education-a local matter Every state has its own laws on education –Age limits vary 16 or 18? 13years guaranteed –Some states play strong role in choosing books –To educate children on public concerns

3. Primary and secondary Several levels: –Elementary school (grammar school) K to 8 or K to 6 “Middle grade” –Secondary school 9 to 12 (high school) Junior high school (7-9) Senior high school (7-12)

4. What students learn No National curriculum Elementary schools: –Subjects mentioned Secondary schools –the same core subjects –differ in time amount –Elective courses various

5. History of Education The colonial period: 1.The puritans: Compulsory education for all Public taxation for schools 2.Other colonies 3.Practice brought from England After independence: Remain in local hand

6. Education after WWII Social changes after WWII Changes in education: –Teach new information –The inquiry method of learning –Government spent more in education –Need and growth of higher ecucation The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act

7. Higher Education Proportion of recruitment How schools choose applicants Four categories of institutions Public or private? Factors that determine the schools Competition and SATs

8. Selecting a college or university What degrees the school offer? –Undergraduates, master’s, doctor’s curriculum and requirements –Major and elective courses –Credit regulations Public or private? Religious or not? –Source of income How large is the school? –Why do large schools flourish?

9. Education for all Veterans went to school after the war Enrollment of women increased Equalizing educational opportunities –The “affirmative action programs” –Change and compromise –Admitting diverse talents –Higher percentage of non-traditional students