American education refers to the system of schooling and learning in the United States, including both public and private institutions. It encompasses formal education from elementary school through college or university.
Related terms
Common Core Standards: A set of educational standards adopted by most states that outline what students should know at each grade level in subjects like math and English.
No Child Left Behind Act: A federal law passed in 2001 that aimed to improve educational outcomes by holding schools accountable for student performance.
Brown v. Board of Education: A landmark Supreme Court case in 1954 that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, leading to desegregation efforts across the country.