Education and Welfare
Education P.365
Americans believe that their educational system should be based on the American dream: equal chance for everyone. They also believe that education is indispensable to democracy and social progress.
The general goal is to achieve universal literacy and to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills which are necessary in promoting their own individual welfare as well as that of the general public.
Decentralization P.365
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General features of the US education P.366
American education emphasizes cultivating students' minds and students are encouraged to learn by doing, by inquiring, by discussing and by expressing themselves.
American education pays much attention to cultivating the spirit of self-reliance.
13-year compulsory education at the public expense for every child
Co-existence of public schools (80-85%) and private schools (15-20%)
No religious teachings in public schools
No unified national curriculum or text-books
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The average state requirements for high school graduation-17.5
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Jefferson Memorial - Washington, DC (Explored!)
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The school district system to provide equal education to all children (Children in the same school district have to go to the same public school regardless of color and academic performance.)
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The structure of primary and secondary education in the U.S.
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Higher Education P.368
Co-existence of public universities (75%, operated by the state) and private colleges and universities (25%, operated by religious and other organizations)
Three sources of income (both public and private):
A. Students' tuition fees
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B. Government funding
C. EndowmentsæÂÂèµ Ã¥ÂºéÂÂ
Enrollment
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Requirements for admission into prestigious universities
A. One's high school performance records
B. Recommendation from one's high school teachers
C. The impression they make during interviews at the university
D. Their scores on the Scholastic Aptitude...