In the beginning of the chapter, the authors identified seven major forces in American educational history: local control, universal education, public education, comprehensive education, secular education, the changing ideas of the basics, and expanded definition of educational access and equality. Many of the contemporary educational problems or issues emanate from these forces. Select two
contemporary education issues or problems, and briefly explain them. Then describe how each one is associated with one of the major forces of American education.
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers will vary. The answers should show an identification of an issue and a clear link with one of the educational forces. An example might be the current debate on school choice and its tie to public education and/or secular education. Another example might be technology education and its link to the changing ideas of the basics.
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