America is a blessed country in many ways and its citizens reap the benefits. Free education is one of the major benefits that not many other countries offer to their citizens. Although for many it is just a privilege, in the United States people have the right to education. However, free education cannot guarantee success for everyone. Motivated individuals who appreciate the privilege of receiving an education are the ones who will climb the ladder of success later in life. For a certain majority of students in the United States, our current education system may not seem fit for its purpose. In this article I will explore two possible adjustments that could be made to improve our system for the benefit of our next generation. Academic improvement and class size reduction are the two adjustments I will elaborate on. The world is constantly moving forward. Our societies are looking for the latest advances and our children are attracted to the latest technologies. It seems that our current technology could replace our basic education, like the power of a calculator. The answer is just a click away. Not to mention our daily dependence on computers. I sometimes wonder how the world worked a couple of decades ago, when computers and cell phones were not commonly used. I must admit that technology has indeed made our lives easier and saved us a huge amount of time due to its efficiency. However, technology should never replace fundamental learning in our education systems. Specifically, in primary school, it is essential to build a solid basic education. Seeing children still using their fingers to do simple calculations in second grade is not a good sign of academic improvement. While students can easily find the answers using a calculator, before introducing children to these technical gadgets, they must first learn to figure out the answers on their own.... middle of paper... ...Works Cited Bamburg, J , Re: Draft: Education in America: Current Issues and Future Opportunities [Web post]. Retrieved January 29, 2011, from http://home.avvanta.com/~building/trans/Bamburg2.htm Kumon, Re: Kumon Academic Enrichment Program [web post]. Retrieved January 29, 2011, from http://www.kumon.com/ WhyKumon/AcademicEnrichment.aspx The White House, Re: Education [Web post]. Retrieved January 29, 2011, from http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education