Which of the following is a reason for demanding radical school reform and the furor about failing schools?

A. Schools today work with large numbers of poor students, non-English-speaking children, and special education students.
B. Teacher's associations and tenure protect only competent teachers.
C. Americans have realistic expectations about the social and economic outcomes of education.
D. Adults think that their children study harder and are learning more than they did.


Answer: A

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