Higher education
The US has a diverse and creative higher education system with many academic programs. It's the top destination for international students.

Faculty-student dialogue
US campuses encourage faculty-student dialogue and free expression of ideas.

Global investment
The US Global Leadership Coalition says that education is one of America's most important global investments.

However, the US faces some challenges in education, including:

Childcare gap
The US has a 5 year gap between the end of paid parental leave and the start of free early childhood education.

Compulsory education duration
The US's compulsory education duration of 11 years is the same as the OECD average, but some other countries have increased it.

Student skills
Some employers say that college graduates are deficient in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, teamwork, and communication skills.