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Ackerman, David B. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2003
Describes the basic principles (referred to as commandments) of progressive education and traditional education. Argues for a synthesis of both education philosophies. (PKP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Progressive Education, Traditional Schools
Eisner, Elliot W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2002
Elliot Eisner, Lee Jacks Professor of Education and Art, Stanford University, imparts his thoughts about the salient features of schools he believes America needs, for example, having principals spend about one-third of their time in the classroom. (PKP)
Descriptors: Administrators, Community Involvement, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Clinchy, Evans – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
Recent reports on educational reform tend to encourage a return to enforced uniformity in American public schools. If public education is to compete successfully with private education, however, increasing numbers of magnet schools should be established to provide diversity and genuine choice among public schools. (JBM)
Descriptors: Back to Basics, Change Strategies, Competition, Conventional Instruction
