Top factors that influence education

Economy

Quality education costs money but only a few understand the hidden costs of education. The concentration of wealth in a decreasing nobility may have several impacts on education.

• Private school education can be opted only by the upper-class kids, public schools see a greater proportion of kids with unsatisfied needs.
• The percentage of minority students may increase from low-income homes and this places an additional demand on school systems. 
• Quality of education may vary widely across the economic grade.



Career/Job

Millions of people are officially unemployed and the number would increase in the years ahead.


• Increase in competition may make it difficult to find work. 
• The purpose of schooling might need a change due to relatively low unemployment.



Diversity

• Segregation in school is on the rise and there is a widening gap between the society's wealthiest and poorest populations. 
• If the majority of school-age children are minorities, it may increase racism, prejudice, polarization and debate over bilingual education.



Cultural Differences

Education is viewed differently in different cultures. As a country of a wide variety of cultures, we can see students of various backgrounds. The largest cultural issue we face in school is the language barrier.


• If the student cannot understand English or the regional language, the student can have trouble understanding the lesson. 
• This also hinders the communication between the student and the teacher, further leading to aggravation of cultural differences.



Teachers

• Teachers of the elementary school level are usually qualified to teach all subjects but teachers of the high school are often qualified to teach in a specialised subject.
• When teachers are moved around to teach subjects out of their specialisations, it may affect learning in students.



Student's Zeal in Education

• Desire, students express to learn can have a significant effect on their education.
• The desire of a student to learn can overcome other factors like economy, culture and age.



Family

Family is where a child becomes socialized through his interactions with his parents, siblings and relatives.


• Children who have not developed family attachments have tough time adjusting to the social system of the school. 
• Children who have a secure relationship use it as a support to explore their environment. 
• On the other hand, children with authoritarian parents may never be comfortable to explore themselves.