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The need for Education Reforms in the U.S

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The need for Education Reforms in the U.S

According to the Washington Post article the Republican and Democrat parties perceive

education as a civil rights issue that induces economic inequality between blacks and whites. The

current mindset about education as a racial concern has led to an increased focus on higher

education projects such as student loans. Modern American presidents have interpreted the lack

of higher education as the major cause of increased poverty among black Americans.

Traditionally higher education was viewed as a tool for economic advancement since high-

paying jobs were limited to college graduates. The history of higher education qualifications by

employers has led to the prioritization of higher university enrollment goals by the republican

and democrat parties (Bacon, 2023). Increased focus on higher education by politicians has led to

increased poverty and unemployment in the U.S. The higher demand for college graduate

employees has caused increased joblessness among citizens without higher education

qualifications.

Increased poverty and joblessness among high school graduates imply the need for

education reforms in the United States. Demand for compelling academic qualifications by

employers in the market induces job denial among citizens from lower education levels (Bacon,

2023). To foster improved employee suitability the federal government should consider adopting

an apprenticeship model of learning which focuses on job skills acquisition. This approach plays

a vital role in the building of a competent workforce in the job market.

The apprenticeship curriculum is of great significance since it fosters increased job

suitability and the elimination of academic grade qualification criteria by employers. The

apprentice model of learning has previously been implemented in China whereby students are

taught vital job skills rather than complex class theories (Zhang & Liu, 2020). Practical-based
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curriculum enhances job suitability by all citizens since they are exposed to practical skills

testing during job interviews. This criteria enhance increased job opportunities among lower

education level students. Adoption of the apprentice model of teaching also motivates employers

to focus on the job skill aspect which is the major factor in workforce recruitment. Passage of job

skills at different stages of learning enhances improved competency among learners (Zhang &

Liu, 2020). Despite the benefits, the apprenticeship education model suffers some drawbacks due

to the high cost of implementing the project. This initiative requires extensive changes in the

current education framework. Costs such as project survey, testing, and classroom modification

hinder the quick implementation of the project by relevant stakeholders.

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References

Bacon, P. (May 2023). ‘Education reform’ is dying. Now we can actually reform education. The

Washington Post.

Zhang, Q., & Liu, R. (2020). Research on the reform of talent cultivation mode of higher

vocational cross-border electronic commerce based on modern

apprenticeship. International Journal of Education and Economics, 3(1).