U.S EDUCATION TOADY
AND TOMORROW
Alecia McClendon
Grand Canyon University: SEC-501-O101-Foundations
March 20, 2019
Introduction
 In our current educational system students, teachers, administrations, and
stakeholders are all faced with various opportunities and challenge that are within
our local schools. Each day they are faced with the task on how to prepare our
students to not only become life long learners, but to become productive
citizens.
 This presentation will address the following trends that will play a vital role in
education, they are :
 An older and more divers U.S. population
 Increase choice and privatization of education
 Changing role of government and the effect of polices on education
 High school reform
 Increased reliance of technology in the classroom
 Increase globalization
Older and More Diverse U.S. Population
 The older population will continue to impact education especially with online
schools. With the flexibility of online schools, many people who are past the
college age will have the opportunity to attend college without being judge by their
age while obtaining a college degree.
 In the United States our diverse population will have a positive impact on our
educational system. The diversity will enable students to become more culturally
aware, and how to handle difficult situations that may arise.
Increased Choice and Privatization of Education
Public
Schools
Private
Schools
Educational
Institutions
School
of
Choice
Charter
Schools
Changing role of Government
High School Reform
 High school reform addresses the issues
of how to combat the overall low
academic achievement and high school
dropout rates.
 The Federal government has created a
path for schools to follow to help
increase the student graduation rate and
how to assist schools academically.
Increased reliance of technology in the classroom
 The use of technology in the classroom has become an essential tool to the learning
process. However it is important to note that technology should not replace the
actual learning process.
 Parents and teachers are able to communicate better about the over all progress of
the students. Via Social Media, Text Message or through the school’s LMS.
Increased reliance of technology in the classroom
 There has been a recent push for the STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
program to be implemented in local schools.
 The STEM program was created, “to provide
all students with critical thinking skills that
would make them creative problem solvers
and ultimately more marketable in the
workforce” (White, 2014).
Increased Globalization
 Globalization deals with the
interaction among a group of
people who live in different
parts of the world.
 With the increase use of
technology students and
teacher are able to collaborate
with different schools from
around the world.
 This can create a positive
learning environment that will
help prepare students for the
21st century.
Technology Trends
 Since the late 1980’s technology has
been constantly evolving. What was
once a large piece of equipment that
took up a large amount of space has
become something that we are able
to have easy access to.
 Students today have access to
technology that will enhance student
learning. This however does not
take place of the actual learning
process, but it only enhances it.
Closing
 These educational trends will continue to rise over the next decade. Teachers,
students, and parents will need to be informed and trained to be informed of
these changes. It is up to the local school districts to provide this training. Failure
to do so will only cause frustration between the school districts and it’s
stakeholders.
References
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 Martinez, M., & Schilling, S. (2010). Using technology to engage and educate youth. New Directions for Youth
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 White, D. (2014). What is STEM education and Why Is It Important?. [online] Available at:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_White39/publication/264457053_What_is_STEM_education_and_
why_is_it_important/links/53dfde1d0cf2aede4b49738c/What-is-STEM-education-and-why-is-it-important.pdf
[Accessed 21 Mar. 2019].