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Kirst, Michael W. – California School Boards Journal, 1989
The gradual shift to state control of schools has spawned unintentional results, including a negative impact on teacher autonomy and professionalism. Although states' major role should be establishing a core curriculum, local flexibility is essential for adapting school policies to varied needs and utilizing staff abilities. Local school boards…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Centralization, Core Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKirst, Michael W. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1979
Nine major forces which will have influenced California public schools in the 1970-80 decade are discussed: reform initiatives; declining enrollment; declining public support; the Serrano decision; collective bargaining; Proposition 13; school integration; likelihood of an educational voucher system; and a proposed statewide spending limit. (MH)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Court Litigation, Declining Enrollment, Educational Change
