For a system that seemingly loves competition, it sure doesn’t like to talk about races. The achievement gap has been a controversial topic to discuss and even acknowledge. Often times, kids in minority groups also tend to be underprivileged in the socioeconomic view; this leads to a significant number of issues when it comes to learning. The public education system has had its grand share of flaws and missteps since it was built, but one of its most notable ones is the achievement gap. This said gap has prohibited true success to come from underprivileged students, which leaves them stuck. Along with that, it prioritizes the employed adults rather than the children in need of a strong education. The future leaders of our society should receive stronger support from their administrations, instead of leaving everything as it is.

My personal experience with the public education system has been rocky, but I’m aware that there are worse systems out there, which leaves me stuck mentally regarding how to feel. I’ve noticed that there are not many students of color nor lower class students present in any of the advanced courses I take. Along with that, I’ve seen increasing dropout rates in other, more urban schools, and the constant skipping of classes, as depicted by the last photo. The achievement gap has become an issue worth of discussing and eliminating.