What is it like being an alumni of a school that’s underfunded or neglected? Even if the school is “good” (as in well funded or private), does the learning environment reflect that? Also, the dark side of American schools (shootings) dampens peace of mind for parents since at any given moment some gun wielding individual can storm in murdering those inside (students, teachers, custodians, etc.)
Ok I’ll bite. I’ve gone to public schools in italy and in the USA. Italy was in Roveredo (north Italy) and I went up to 1st grade there. Texas for 2nd-4th, RI for the rest but went to school for primary in a nicer area, high school was basically in the slums. The worse education I received was in italy, up until 1st grade it was glorified daycare. I didn’t know the concept of a spelling test, or how to read more than a few basic words when I got to the usa. Learned a lot in Texas and in ri at more well funded schools, then when I was going to school in South prov where surrounding buildings had bullet holes it was basically a joke. So the USA education system can be fantastic if your in the right district, properly funded. Or it can be junk in a poor underfunded and over populated area. Worst education I received was in Europe though. Ymmv but asking how it is in America is too broad to answer, as I am sure asking how it is in Europe would have a wide range of answers too. I’m sure the education in Sweden is vastly different than in italy. And I don’t know enough to know if the school I attended in Italy was particularly bad, how consistent they are etc. I will say though the USA EDU system is in decline as more schools implement chrome books and online learning the kids test scores are dropping. It was better than it is and our administration has been gutting funding the last few years.