Gaps in the U.S. School System
The U.S. education system faces a number of significant challenges and gaps, many of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic but existed long before it.
The U.S. education system faces a number of significant challenges and gaps, many of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic but existed long before it.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Symptoms vary by individual and can change with age. A person can be diagnosed with one of three types of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or combined
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of two distinct educational philosophies: Results-Based Education (RBE), also known as Outcome-Based Education (OBE), and Evidence-Based Education (EBE). The primary purpose is to compare and contrast these frameworks and examine their specific impacts on a vulnerable student population: those with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The United States K-12 education system, despite legislative frameworks intended to support all students, exhibits significant and systemic gaps in its ability to effectively address the needs of students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This report identifies a fundamental misalignment between the traditional structure of public education and the neurological profile of students with ADHD, leading to academic, social, and emotional barriers