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Kaplan, George R. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
Examines presidential attitudes toward education and speculates on how a second Reagan term or a Mondale presidency would affect education. (MD)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Government Role
Howe, Harold, II – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Deploring children's declining political leverage because of greed, adult self-interest, and mindless military pursuits, this article analyzes six circumstances confronting today's children. These include lack of political will, a negative view of government, changing demographics affecting social strategies, recent business interest in children,…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Childrens Rights, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Finance
Keppel, Francis – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
The Holmes Group report and the Carnegie Task Force report concur on the American problem of decreasing standards for entry into teaching during times of teacher shortage. This article compares and contrasts the two reports, refers to similar proposals, and raises issues not covered in either report. Four footnotes are appended. (IW)
Descriptors: Accountability, Accrediting Agencies, Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis
