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Five Ways to Improve Education. (2014, September 15). Retrieved January 29, 2017, from

https://www.uschamber.com/above-the-fold/five-ways-improve-education

Seeing that there is a problem with education in America is the easy part, taking action to it is the

more challenging. This article gives five detailed ways of how America can improve their

education system. These ways are: stay the course on accountability, allow choice, demand

higher standards and implement them, encourage innovation, and educate our students to be

competitive.

Hellmich, N. (2013, May 23). Report: More PE, activity programs needed in schools. Retrieved

January 29, 2017, from http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2013/05/23/physical-

education-schools/2351763/

Students need to be involved in physical activity during the school periods. They should be

involved in at least of 60 minutes of high to moderate-intensity physical education. But studies

show that the average student receive less than these and it could be affecting the students

education. Creating healthy kids should be placed as important for the school systems.

How Physical Activity Affects Academic Performance. (2012, April 12). Retrieved January 29,

2017, from http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/how-physical-activity-affects-academic-

performance/

Studies show that physical education improves kids cognitive abilities and should be important

for every school to learn about and pay attention to. With effective physical education and

adequate time in physical education class, the education system with students performance will

improve and live long lessons.

Pendergrass, K. (2014, February 13). How to Teach Kids: Learn the best teaching methods and

techniques. Retrieved January 29, 2017, from https://blog.udemy.com/how-to-

teach- kids/

Understanding how a student learns is the best start into maximizing a students learning

potential. Every student is different and has their own needs when it comes to them

understanding the material being taught. Teachers need to be aware of the seven primary learning

styles of students and use the knowledge as needed. These seven learning styles include: visual,

aural, verbal, physical, logical, social, and solitary.

Skarda, E. (2015, April 20). Ask the Experts: 7 Ways to Improve K-12 Public Education.

Retrieved January 29, 2017, from http://nationswell.com/ask-experts-7-ways-improve-k-

12-public-education/

Education in America is more expensive than any other country. Along with it being more

expensive, it is also less effective. These two things are related and action needs to be taken into

consideration so that the education system can improve. Experts came up with seven ways that

America can do to better invest their money to maximize the learning to the students.