It is a well-known fact that education reform or educational reform in the public school system in the United States today is badly needed to reverse the current trend of students from public primary and secondary schools in the U.S., lagging behind with their counterparts in other developed countries. A major factor that would affect or influence the government and private sectors in carrying out educational reforms would be the availability of educators and other professionals who would be employed in carrying out the activities and programmes for educational reform.
A job position involved in education reform today holds many opportunities for job growth and career advancement. That is because of the cooperation between government agencies, the private sector, and non-government organisations in making policies and carrying out the activities and programmes that would make educational reform a reality in American public schools. So whether you are a recent university graduate, a teacher, or an administrator involved in education, there are several approaches you could take to pursue in pursuing a career in educational reform.
Working for non-government or non-profit organisations involved in education reform for public schools are a great way to start and gain teaching experience and make a difference at the same time especially if you are a recent university graduate. An example is Teach for America – a non-profit organisation that recruits recent college graduates and professionals in teaching jobs for two or more years in urban and rural low-income communities throughout the U.S.
Working in job positions involved in education research and policy are another career approach in educational reform. Among the primary roles of an education researcher is conducting research studies that produce findings or results on how to formulate and carry out policies for educational reform in public schools. As an educational researcher, you could work in government agencies, non-government organisations, and in educational institutions.
