Comparison of Recommendations from Selected Education Reform Reports.

Overview & Synopsis

Recommendations of five reports for improving American public elementary and secondary education are listed in a format enabling comparisons to be made with respect to 11 major categories and numerous subcategories. Included are recommendations of the reports from the National Commission on Excellence in Education, the Twentieth Century Fund, the Education Commission of the States, the National Science Board, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The 12 major categories include curriculum; programs for special populations, college entrance requirements, performance standards for students, teachers, leadership and management, fiscal support, federal role, implementation plan, business/education partnerships, and sponsorship and membership of the groups producing the reports. (RH)