A career in educationI have been interested in a career in education since I was very young. My grandfather and grandmother both retired from the school system (one as a principal and the other as a home economics teacher). I consider them as role models. Helping others understand the world around them has always been enjoyable for me. The purpose of public education is to give citizens of the United States a chance to receive an education that meets a national standard that allows them to compete for employment or higher education wherever they choose. live. This is extremely important because it allows people to aspire in their area of ​​interest or expertise, regardless of their background. This allows the United States to have the capabilities necessary to compete and dominate global markets. On an individual level, it allows people to gain greater self-esteem than they might otherwise obtain. As a student, I have found that I support several different educational philosophies. These include essentialism, progressivism and social reconstruction....