What's wrong with education today?

Abstract

Many would suggest that today's education system is in a state of peril, yet many people still choose to enter the profession regardless of warnings from a variety of sources. I conducted a study to determine what is actually wrong with education, from the viewpoint of various stakeholders in education. Through the results gathered from my survey, I was able to determine two root causes of the degradation of American education: government involvement and standardized testing. I discuss the background of these issues and the implications they have on education. I close with a brief sentiment, suggesting one step to take in redefining education for the future.