What is the overall problem with education in the United States?

In the United States

Overall? Probably money.

Money causes a lot of problems in the United States.There are not enough staff, teachers, even bus drivers and bus monitors, to run schools as efficiently as they should be run and provide students with personalized attention and the direct instruction that they deserve.


In New York State

Most of our teachers are highly qualified.

I know for a fact that in New York State teachers are put through some rigorous training and certification processes that ensures that all teachers are well prepared for the classroom. The program requires a lot of testing, observations, and hands-on demonstrations.

New York State hasn't always had such demanding criteria for teachers. In fact, teachers never used to have to get their masters degrees. Now, a new teacher has five years after certification to graduate with their MA or MS. Current teachers are going back to school to obtain these degrees.


At SCCC

At community colleges instructors can teach with a masters degree. Private institutions and universities usually require a PhD.

However, this is NOT a problem with the education system.

I have had many experiences when the guy with the Masters was a much better teacher than the one with the PhD. It all depends on the person. Degrees aren't everything, but they sure mean a lot when you are looking to standout to potential employers.