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Sofou, Efstratia; Tsafos, Vassilios – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2010
In 2003, a new curriculum was enacted in Greek preschool education, replacing the previous one of 1989 and following the development of new curricula for the other rungs of compulsory education. Within this context, the new curriculum development policy aimed at an equal integration of preschool education into the unified design of primary and…
Descriptors: Preschool Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Preschool Education, Compulsory Education
Gabbard, David A., Ed.; Ross, E. Wayne, Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2008
This highly acclaimed volume in the "Defending Public Schools" series is now available in paperback from Teachers College Press. It is a practical, necessary addition to the work of administrators, teachers, policymakers, and parents as they negotiate the difficult path of how to best teach and educate today's children and youth. This…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Public Schools, Privatization, Federal Legislation
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Nikolaeva, Anna – History and Social Science Teacher, 1990
Describes changes at the three levels of the Soviet educational system (primary, basic, and secondary) brought about by Perestroika. The basic level offers a compulsive general studies program while a differentiated secondary curriculum offers more electives. Discusses the teacher's role and the establishment of public governing councils. (SLM)
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Compulsory Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
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Weston, Penelope – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1990
Delineates key features of four European projects designed to consider the effects of assessment on student motivation and academic achievement. Focuses on the experiences and needs of less successful students and how assessment may contribute to poor performance. Highlights concerns for changes in education that will promote high-risk student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Rating, Compulsory Education, Curriculum Development
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Bartels, Deanna T.; Eppley, Felicia C. – Social Education, 1995
Reports on a study tour of China and argues that, although China has bright, highly motivated students, the country has serious problems. Discusses the impact of the Cultural Revolution and presents four case studies exemplifying issues in Chinese education. Includes two teaching activities based on the report. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Education, Compulsory Education, Educational Change