This paper provides an overview of the
educational system of the United States, traces its development, outlines its present
condition, estimates the necessity of reforms in the
educational sphere and judges the worth of a proposed national high-school teachers
certification incentive. Other related issues are also given consideration in the course of the mainstream discussion. Paper Outline: Introduction Brief Overview of Secondary Education System in the USA Identification of the Primary Concerns in Teacher Certification National Teacher Certification Arguments Against National Certification Conclusion Bibliography