Education is very important in our life. It measures our life chances and window of opportunity for success in society. Our educational institution not only teaches us how to write, read and communicate in depth, but also social skills that enable us to become productive citizens of society. The United States takes great pride in its ability to provide a world-class education and freedom of access. “It's the promise of American public education: No matter who you are or where you come from, you will be swept gently along the path of learning, toward graduation and an open but hopeful future” (Dropout nation). However, education in the United States is failing: one in three students in public high schools would not graduate, and for African American students, the rate is one in two. Dropping out of school is no longer an opportunity for bad students, but a social phenomenon, a silent epidemic that slowly devours the strongest nation in the world. The causes of this epidemic are not one, but multiple: government, media and family are all part of its causes and solutions. To address this problem, we must identify our past faults and shortcomings. The current education system is corrupt. Because of its limited budget, the school is desperately trying to get rid of bad investments — students who fail or fall behind. Sarah Miller, an intelligent young girl who dropped out of school at 15, was told point blank "Why don't you leave school?" when he sought help from his school administrator (Dropout Nation). Students like Sarah, who have been expelled from school, represent the majority of the school dropout population. In fact, 88% of dropouts had passing grades in high school, but dropped out because of an education system that can alleviate the problem. Prison should be a place that offers a healthy environment and promotes good behavior that can allow the prisoner to reintegrate into society. Education is important to the success of a country. An uneducated workforce is much less productive than an educated workforce. As the world's only superpower, the United States should be able to constantly refine its education to meet future challenges. Critics have often argued that the U.S. education system at this time is what has created the best quality students in the world at Ivy League universities. Yes, it is indisputable that the United States still produces one of the best students in the world, however, the amount of college educated students is equally or less, more important in this rapidly changing world. If the United States fails to solve this problem, its future will be nothing but a terrible road to decline.