We have long prided ourselves on being the greatest nation in the world.

We possess the strongest military, a culturally diverse population, and a government that guarantees freedom for all. 

But how are we doing in education?

Not so hot, apparently. 

Its been evident for years that the U.S. needs to improve their education system; however, the problem has worsened. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) just released a report indicating that the U.S. has slipped in global rankings. Globally, we rank 17th in reading, 21st in science, and 26th in math, all of these being lower than its previous rankings.

This is troubling considering the U.S. spends more per student than any other developed nation. 

The OECD survey affirms that money is not a predictor of performance. Neither is immigration or childhood poverty considering that the East Asian countries at the top of the list have levels comparable to those of the U.S. 

As our global market becomes increasingly dependent on technology, it becomes essential that our students acquire a solid math and science background. 

Will the U.S. prevail and rise out of this educational rut, and if so, how?