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ERIC Number: EJ629321
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0003-0953
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The Other Face of Reform.
Ahern, Ursula M.; Compton, Cynthia M.
American School Board Journal, v188 n6 p40-41 Jun 2001
According to William Spady's "Beyond Counterfeit Reforms," politically driven, mechanistic "reforms" box educators into smaller, limiting ways of thinking and running schools. Donald McAdams's book "Fighting to Save Our Urban Schools...and Winning!" shows the salubrious effects of high expectations and community involvement. (MLH)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Institutional Mission, Misconceptions, Partnerships in Education, Politics of Education, Teacher Expectations of Students, Test Results, Urban Schools
Publication Type: Book/Product Reviews; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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