Which of the following statements about progressives versus traditionalists is FALSE?
A) Progressives believe that the purpose of education is to give students skills they need for life.
B) Both traditionalists and progressives believe that public education should produce good citizens who embrace American values.
C) John Dewey was a proponent of progressive education.
D) The No Child Left Behind legislation is more in line with traditionalist than progressive philosophy.
Answer: B
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