Why American Education Fails.

The article discusses the U.S. public education system, with information on federal education reforms implemented to improve the performance of U.S. students. Topics include the focus on accountability of programs such as No Child Left Behind, the success of foreign education systems that prioritize teacher education programs over the ability of students to meet set targets, and the limitations of the hierarchical model of U.S. school districts in addressing income inequality, teacher training, and curricula development.