Improving America's Schools through Standards-Based Education. Introduction.
Overview & Synopsis
At the fall 1996 Education Summit, 40 governors and 45 business leaders called for higher student achievement standards. This article provides some historical background for the standards-based education movement and introduces essays exploring the movement from various perspectives. Although some educators remain skeptical, standards-based education may be a powerful school-improvement tool. (31 references) (MLH)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Improving America's Schools through Standards-Based Education. Introduction. |
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| Author / Organization | Buttram, Joan L., Waters, Timothy |
| Subject & Discipline | Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1997 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-212199 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |