Complexities and Uncertainties in the United States Public School Trajectory

ABSTRACT: This literature review paper sheds light on the systemic deficiencies, complexities, and untoldstories in the public school system in the United States. It reveals that despite being an advanced democracy anda first-world country, the US education system still faces issues that hinder its developmental trajectory.Surprisingly, the uncertaintiesunmasked inthe US education system are not far-fetched from the experiencesthatpersist in developing countries. The paper is thought-provoking and raises important questions about the state ofeducation in the modern world.As a result, relevant literature was thematically reviewed on systemic disparitiesthat hinder the growth and development of education. The findings of the paper among others discussed issuesthat include the quantification of educational outcomes, systemic inequality, and segregation, school funding,differential access to infrastructure resources, as well as teachers’ competencies and retention. Addressing thecomplexities and uncertainties of public education requires a multi-faceted approach involving policymakers,educators, parents, and communities to ensure equity and efficacy.

KEYWORDS: Education, Public School, Inequality, School funding, Systemic Disparities, United States, USAEducation