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Frank Coyne Mrs. DeSanto Research paper 12 February 2015 Improvements to Education Abraham Lincoln once said, â€Å"The philosophies of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophies of government in the†¦show more content†¦They mostly focused on grammar and basic math; this was actually based on concepts of mandatory school for children that were founded in Europe by Martin Luther. In the U.S., there was also the concern of children forced into the workforce too early in the factories. However, the educational system has changed to make it harder to receive an education almost as much as it has changed to make an education more accessible. Recent skyrockets in tuition have made paying for college a challenge. Even families in the middle class with six-digit incomes find it nearly impossible to pay for four years of college (What’s the Price Tag). This problem is compounded when families expect multiple children to attend college. America’s school system, especially at the tertiary level, needs to be improved in order for students to receive the education they deserve for the tuition they pay. Education is not the only thing that is changing; the job market is also undergoing major changes. Jobs in today’s world are requiring a higher level of education. Colleges have yet to adapt their educations to include the necessary criteria that the job market requires. At the same time, college courses are being offered to amuse the student or help GPA s cores to improve, instead of focusing on the