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Sher, Jonathan P. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983
Self-interested political, corporate, and education leaders have undermined recent West Virginia court decisions mandating educational reform. Three implications are: (1) principals, teachers, parents, and students must be equal partners in the educaiton reform process; (2) a constituency for rural children is needed; and (3) rural educators must…
Descriptors: Community Control, Court Litigation, Disadvantaged Schools, Educational Equity (Finance)
Truby, Roy – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983
The court decision required high-quality educational standards to be written in specific detail. The master plan identified four elements of an effective educational system: standards for high-quality programs and services; required administrative and instructional practices; equitable funding methods; and accountability. (PB)
Descriptors: Accountability, Court Litigation, Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Objectives