Trend+1

=Trend 1= For the first time in history, the old will outnumber the young. (Younger -+ Older) (Worldwide: Developed World: Younger -+ Older, Underdeveloped World: Older -+ Younger)
 * 1) External
 * 2) Due to the growing population worldwide, some counties that are experiencing huge population growth (e.g. China) have limited the number of children parents can give birth to.
 * 3) With disease and famine such as that which is happening on the continent of Africa and in other underdeveloped countries on other continents, many children are malnourished are their bodies and immune systems are unable to fight off the diseases which are the cause of many deaths at a very young age.
 * 4) Many of the children born in underdeveloped countries are born with HIV/AIDES. Due to the lack of access to adequate health care and medical services, these children are dying at young ages.
 * 5) In underdeveloped countries where war and genocide is a regular occurrence, all too often, the young fall victim.
 * 6) Due to the shrinking population of the younger generation, naturally the older population is destined to outnumber the young.
 * 7) Internal
 * 8) A majority of the teachers in public education are of the older population. The number of younger employees continues decrease.
 * 9) The accountability issues regarding public educators are a deterrent in the recruitment of younger professional in the educational profession.
 * 10) The lack of respect society has for public education employees have sent the message, “the public schools are broken and it is your responsibility.” The problem with public education is not solely the responsibility of teachers, but rather the responsibility of the larger community.
 * 11) Many in the younger generation are seeking careers in other more lucrative profession. Without increases in salaries this generation will choose other careers. Likewise, the uncertainties within the economy have forced the older generation to remain in their position even if they have met the eligibilities for retirement.
 * 12) The amount of pressure placed on teachers with high-stake standardized testing has kept the younger generation out of the teaching profession.