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Peer reviewedApple, Michael W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1988
Examines some disturbing tendencies in curriculum content and descion-making. Argues that a rigorous, neoconservative back-to-basics program, coupled with use of corporate school management models, is not the answer. Excessive standardization could increase the dropout rate and cause the deskilling of teachers. Societal influences need to be…
Descriptors: Back to Basics, Basic Skills, Class Size, Educational Change
