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Smith, Richard – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Public education must arm students with the skills and ideals they need to survive in an increasingly complex future. A solid grounding in the basics is the cornerstone of this effort. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Employers

Urich, Ted R.; MacKenzie, Donald G. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
If schools are to teach fundamental skills and attitudes to all students for success in a fast-changing world, schools will have to concentrate on teaching the basics and leave vocational courses to the post-high school institutions. (DCS)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Daily Living Skills, Educational Objectives, Futures (of Society)