1. Those Who Can, Teach 10th Edition Kevin Ryan and James M. Cooper
Chapter 11
How Should Education Be Reformed?

2. Positions on American Public School Reform
Schools can and must be improved.
Schools are the best they have ever been. Reform is not necessary.
Effective school reform is needed, but likely impossible to achieve.
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3. Schools Need to Educate Three “People” in Each Student
The democratic citizen
The good worker
The good person
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4. What Ought to Be the Elements of Educational Reform?
Excellence
High Standards
Accountability
Active Learning
A Sense of Community
Life-long Learning
Reclaiming Character Education
Professional Development
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5. National-Level Reform Efforts
National Educational Goals
No Child Left Behind
National Standards
National Voluntary Networks
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6. Common Elements in State Reforms
An increase in graduation requirements
More academic learning time
Standards-based education
Higher expectations for teachers
Higher salaries for teachers
School choice
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