If you have ever asked yourself whether it is worth it or not to pursue a college degree, you have probably first considered the economic aspects. It is clear from all available evidence that someone with a college degree will earn more in his or her lifetime than someone who does not have a degree. However there even more compelling reasons to continue your education beyond high school and I would like to present them to you.
American citizens have become so accustomed to thinking of the United States as Number One in virtually every field; it comes as a shock to many to learn that we are not even among the top ten countries in the area of literacy. Fortunately, this is a topic that is now openly discussed, and governments, from the national level to the state level have begun to take serious measures to correct this problem. Since teachers certification programs are all administered on the state level, this is where the focus has to be.
