Examine the similarities & differences of the K-12 education system in the US to

Examine the similarities & differences of the K-12 education system in the US to that of another country. Provide historical data on the country the students and the teacher. Include such things as but not limited to what is the mission of education; local & national laws; the time spent in school (daily yearlyetc.) What happens to the students once they have completed this system?