Most public schools in the United States do not have uniforms, which is a rather special phenomenon.

Charter schools are unique in that they receive government funding but are independently managed. Their teaching standards and quality are usually higher, and many schools have also developed their own characteristics in specific subject areas.

The public seems to think that American students have an easy time going to school, as they seem to play outdoors every day. Compared with the way American children are educated, Chinese children's learning seems to be more rigorous.

There are many public schools across the United States, including in cities such as New York and Los Angeles, where students dress in a variety of ways and there is no uniform uniform policy.

This allows students to express more of their individuality.

Charter schools are unique in the field of education in that they delve deeply into specific subjects and tap into educational resources. Take a charter school in San Francisco as an example. The school focuses on science and technology education and attracts many students who are interested in technology.

Teachers have used various novel teaching methods and actively introduced external resources, so that the school's teaching quality has continued to improve.

In the United States, there are also differences in curriculum between public schools and charter schools.

In contrast to public schools, which focus more on imparting basic knowledge, charter schools tend to offer more distinctive courses within their areas of expertise. This difference mainly stems from their respective operational characteristics and positioning goals.

In China, students' academic workload is relatively heavy.

Going to school in the United States seems more relaxed and free.

For example, it is true that there is basically no homework in primary school.

In fact, homework in middle school is mainly based on practical activities and hands-on operations, but this does not mean that American students face nothing more than easy tasks.

As you get older and through the school years, especially in high school, the difficulty and complexity of assignments and tasks increases. These tasks often require us to invest a lot of time in conception and research before they are finally completed.

In Chinese schools, students spend most of their time studying textbooks. Exams are held frequently and are relatively narrow in content, mostly centered around textbook content.

Compared with American students, their study and life focus more on improving their overall abilities, which is reflected in their participation in daily activities and teamwork.

Studying in the United States is a multifaceted experience, and a student's final grade is determined by many factors.

Students' school attendance records, classroom interaction performance, group assignment results, and completion of various practical tasks will all be included in the final evaluation system.

In a middle school in Chicago, the school will guide students to participate in community service activities, and at the same time, the length and performance of community service participation will be included in the GPA evaluation criteria.

In China, grades and academic performance are almost the only criteria for testing students.

Parents and teachers pay special attention to students' final and entrance examination scores, and children invest a lot of time in memorizing book knowledge and practicing exercises repeatedly.

While pursuing academic performance, American students pay more attention to improving their abilities in many aspects, including the cultivation of social skills, leadership skills and other qualities.

In American schools, students' social status and the school's image are not determined solely by their academic performance.

Students who excel in sports, such as football or basketball, are often popular at schools like Houston and are often seen as the top performers.

If you are good at music, join a band organization and perform well, you will also become the focus.

However, students who are viewed as outsiders and nerds, even though they may have excellent academic performance, often find it difficult to integrate into mainstream social circles if they are not sociable.

In Chinese schools, students with excellent academic performance are usually more favored by teachers and classmates, and can occupy a higher social status or prestige in the class. The school takes performance as its core and has established a clear hierarchy.

In China, academic performance is almost equivalent to guarantee of further education.

College entrance examination scores determine whether students can enter the ideal university.

China's university admissions relies heavily on college entrance examination scores and high school academic performance.

However, in the United States, good grades do not necessarily guarantee admission to a good university.

When American colleges and universities select students, they tend to examine students' comprehensive abilities. This covers aspects such as personal statements, letters of recommendation, community involvement and volunteering. Take Harvard University as an example. During the admission process, the school pays special attention to the comprehensive development of students in extracurricular activities. Even if students' academic performance is not top-notch, they still have the opportunity to be favored as long as they have significant achievements in social practice or humanistic care fields.

There are many differences in education between China and the United States, and these differences have an impact on students' personal growth and their future roles in society.

Faced with such a huge gap, and as the trend of globalized education becomes increasingly evident, how should we learn from the strengths of other countries to improve our country's educational level?