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EDUCATION REFORM: A PRIMER

A recent Policy.com "Research Issue of the Week" provides context for one of the most controversial issues of the upcoming American presidential election: education reform. This policy primer highlights three main approaches to the issue: increased choice, in the form of vouchers; charter schools; and for-profit educational institutions; improved accountability, as reflected in higher standards for both students and teachers; and increased funding targeted toward specific problems in existing public school systems. Following an outline of the array of reform proposals, the discussion amplifies issues specific to teachers, students, and schools themselves, both as organizations and as physical entities. The piece concludes with an analysis of public opinion and a smattering of provocative statistics. Numerous links to background articles are included throughout. Like other Policy.com reports on contested issues of domestic and foreign policy, this piece offers a balanced, thorough reflection of the parameters of the debate.

Mon, 05 Jun 2000 14:39:31 -0700

Submitted by: Lois Ambash