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American EducationIntroductionThere are three ideals of American education. The first ideal of American education is that as many people as possible should have access to as much education as they want. The second ideal is producing a society that is totally literate and of local control. The third ideal is about the basic nature of knowledge and learning Education in America is regarded as both an individual benefit and a social necessity. They hold the view that the future of the nation depends largely on education.Educational System? Elementary and Secondary EducationFormal education in the United States consists of elementary, secondary and higher education Elementary. Classes of students are divided into twelve academic levels called grades. Generally, one academic year (from September through June) is required to complete each grade. Academic work –learning to read, write , and also arithmetic –begins when the child enters first grade, at about age six.The first academic institution that a child attends is called elementary school. In some school systems, elementary school includes grades one through eight. The next four years are called high school. In other school systems, there are three divisions: elementary school (grades one through six), junior high school (grades seven through nine), and senior high school (grades ten through twelve).Elementary schools teach reading, arithmetic, and language arts such as creative writing, spelling, and handwriting. Social studies, science, music, art, and physical education (athletics) are also part of the program.During the elementary years, students are grouped into classes, and each group stays together for the entire school day and the entire school years. Generally, the class has the same teacher for most subjects, although art, music, and physical education are usually taught by teachers who specialize in these areas.Secondary education is in one or two stages. From the age of eleven or twelve to eighteen the t