The Case for National Standards and Assessments.

Ravitch, Diane

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ERIC Number: EJ529117

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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The Case for National Standards and Assessments.

Ravitch, Diane

Clearing House, v69 n3 p134-35 Jan-Feb 1996

Argues briefly that national standards can improve achievement and equality of opportunity, provide a coordinating function, and provide consumer protection. (SR)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship, National Standards, Political Issues, Politics of Education, Student Evaluation

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special section: National Standards: Pro and Con.