Alba Sanchez

 Who Really Benefits from Education? Education is  meant to be the great equalizer,  offering every student  an equal chance to succeed regardless  of their background .  However, history  demonstrates that this has  not always been t rue. Schools have  assisted immigrants  in learning English, ad apting to American life, and  discovering opportunities, but they have also  significantly influenced who   advances and who  remains st agnant.   I  can attest to this firsthand  as an immigrant. I didn’t know the language  when I arrived in this country, and adjusting to a new culture was  challenging.  Like the immigrant students  mentioned in the text, I had to work twice as hard  just to keep up. Education  provided me  with a chance to grow, but I also  recognized how the system does  n...

  From Division to Unity The ongoing transformation of public education in the U.S.  Public education in the United States has long been portrayed as a shared and accessible system, yet history reveals deep divisions that have shaped both the nation and its people. The idea of “common” education suggests equity and inclusivity, but in reality, the 1970s exposed stark inequalities—economic, racial, and gender-based—that prevented education from being truly common for all. Schools played a crucial role in defining the American public, not just as places of learning but as institutions that reinforced or challenged social structures. As the country faced civil rights movements, economic shifts, and technological advancements, the way education was structured and delivered influenced who had access to opportunity and who was left behind. This divide has not only shaped the trajectory of individuals but also the identity of the nation itself. In examining the history of public educ...