National Curriculum, American Style: Can It Be Done? What Might It Look Like?.

Smith, Marshall S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ422262

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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National Curriculum, American Style: Can It Be Done? What Might It Look Like?

Smith, Marshall S.; And Others

American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, v14 n4 p10-17,40-47 Win 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, National Curriculum, National Programs, Standardized Tests, Standards, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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