Elementary Education

Discusses the growing pressure on school administrators to produce “well-educated” citizens.

According to current research, changes need to be made with the problems schools find in our technological world. Principals and teachers are under pressure for students to develop the ability to read and comprehend. Goals of most teachers are to develop “well-educated citizens.” This combines the need for curriculum for reading, writing, math and social studies with social skills, the need for knowledge, ability to think critically, and be successful.