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cherise1989

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Discuss the claim that American education is the great equalizer. Is it now? Has it ever been? Does it need to be?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain how local control of education influences the quality of public schools. What would be the effects of removing local control? Do you think we should remove local control?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Recap why Americans think education can be a great equalizer.
2. Analyze the validity of this claim. Does education actually work this way?
3. Use evidence and theories to support a rationale for whether education needs to play this role in American society.

Answer to Question 2

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Report the extent of local control over education.
2. Explain the implications of local control in terms of curriculum and accountability.
3. Argue whether you are for or against local control using evidence from the book to support your position.


cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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