read three pages and awswer the two question

each question half page

1. Explain the problem upon which the author focuses and its supposed cause(s). Briefly summarize the author's argument, what support he offers for his overall thesis, and what solutions--if any--are provided.
   
   
2. Do you believe the author's analysis and argument are effective here? Do you agree or disagree with his claims about American education? Explain your own opinions on this issue, and what in this article proved convincing and/or problematic.