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Smith, Marshall S.; And Others – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1990
Discusses current interest in a standard national curriculum and standardized testing, including national teacher standards, flexibility on the local level, choice of textbooks, governance, and costs. Cites foreign examples and describes organizations already active in the movement. (DM)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Governance
Toch, Thomas – College Board Review, 1992
Egalitarianism in public education must mean students have not only equal opportunity to attend school but also equal intellectual opportunities. Some solutions include a redefined mission for public education, new techniques for teaching rigorous academic subjects to non-elite students, improved school environments, and a national testing system…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Change Strategies, Classroom Techniques, Educational Change
Peer reviewedHarris, Karen H.; Longstreet, Wilma S. – Social Studies, 1990
Argues that standardized testing undermines creativity and individuality. Contends that standardized testing has more to do with control of education than excellence, and discusses the impact of the National Assessment of Educational Progress on educational control. Maintains that flexible, alternative testing can evaluate student performance…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Alternative Assessment, Creative Thinking, Educational Change
