Part IMy belief in what the primary purposes of public education in the United States are is ever-expanding. I originally wrote: provide free means of education that provide a stable base of knowledge. As I've had time to think about it more and reflect on my first answer to the question, I see that it's much more than that. The first thing is that it's free. This provides the opportunity for every student to receive the education they need without being held back by something they cannot control. Even during high school, a student's main goal is not to produce money to provide for himself, but to learn and explore. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to earn an income. Different jobs have different pay levels, so making it free allows students to take the first step and go to school and learn. The second part, which I didn't include in my first thoughts on the question, is that it should be appropriate. Second graders learn second grade material, not kindergarten or fifth grade material. The material covered in class is the most important part of school. Students with disabilities or impairments should receive the same levels of education, but with resources that help them learn at the same level of learning as any other student. Public education offers resources for teachers, paraprofessionals, translators, and many other types of student assistance. They should be kept there to ensure proper education for all. The ultimate goal of public education in the United States is to prepare students for life after school and help them become productive members of their communities. The materials and resources used in public schools are there to show students how to use information, how to act in… middle of paper… out of mind. If the material related to them, interested them, or was a topic they were strong in, it would peak and hold their interest much better. Furthermore, I believe it is a strong orientation because it allows students to choose. I don't agree with the lack of flexibility in the curriculum. If they are flexible, there is no variety, and therefore there is no fun or interest around the classroom. If students have a genuine interest in a topic, they will study it willingly, without hesitation, until they know how it all works. In this way, students become so competent that mastery learning is almost always achieved. Lastly, I like the idea of ​​small class sizes. With fewer students, it is easier to focus on unique needs and interests, which will help students significantly. With interest comes fun and with fun comes learning.