I wasn't really surprised by anything in the article because Ms. Arceo already talked about this topic with us., but somethings I didn't know. When I read the things that I didnt know about this topic I was a little shocked but not that much.I think our scores are lagging internationally because of the students not studying as much as they used to.
I think the USA should make a real commitment like other places in the world. According to National Education Association President Dennis Van Roekel said among the Asian nations,
"The one thing they all have in common is that they make a real commitment to education for all kids, and nothing deters them from that vision, and then they do what's necessary to make that happen. In the United States, we don't have the commitment for all kids and it needs to change."