This article focuses on the current effort of STEM programs being implement to improve students’ education while degrading and ostracizing subjects or major’s focused on humanities. The main argument Freeda Zakaria makes is that STEM programs only concentrate on specific topics but to innovate and progress all forms of knowledge need to be valued. The article referenced a study that was done in the 19th century showing the economic growth experienced while the education system in America was multi-focused, in comparison to other European countries with single focused education in the same time period. Zakaria argue’s that placing too much of an emphasis on technological knowledge inhibits individual and societal advancements.

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It also states that the current system of testing doesn’t work and is stifling the innovative qualities that America used to possess. It also correlates the recent test failing with a declining economy. I do agree with this article on the point that both humanities and STEM are important to create a society that moves forward. I also agree that a well-rounded education is the key to innovation. Even in a generation where technology is improving and advancing every day, humanities is essential in keeping society balanced, and creating people that can think and solve problems. A one tract society will only focus on the next advancement and not on the best for society.

Based on this article the basic elements of op-ed genre is to present a view of a topic using factual supporting information to enforce the writers opinion on the topic. Although it is short in length it maintains a lot of content and knowledge. The tone is moderate, it is not overly personally but not overly formal or