1. Education
Feb 7, 2017

2. Inequality Poverty Inequality Absolute Relative
Effects on economic growth
Effects on politics and media
Effects on culture

3. Growth in level of education
Nineteenth century pattern
Rise of high school education in 20th century
Changing nature of secondary education

4. Distinctiveness of American system
Local financing and control of primary & secondary education
Diversity of higher education system
No national tracking, exam system

5. Positives and Negatives of US system
Public support for “their” schools
Flexibility for students
Negatives
Variation in school quality
Social class differences
Weak incentives for students