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What's Right with Schools. ERIC Digest, Number 93.
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Freeman, Jayne – 1995
Is the criticism of today's public schools and its employees unwarranted? This document highlights some data that cast the performance of American public schools in a more favorable light. Contrary to popular belief, today's students compare favorably with those in the past and with students in other countries. A higher percentage of American…
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