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Article: The State's Role In Shaping a Progressive Vision Of Public Education.(state education agencies and public schools)
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- Phi Delta Kappan
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- November 1, 1998
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Is it possible for a state education agency to play a progressive role in shaping public education? And if so, what is that role? Can there be a constructive integration of state influence and democratic diversity of schools? Mr. French explores these questions and outlines an agenda for state education agencies to follow in transforming public education.
RECENTLY, a respected teacher wrote me, "As a teacher in a project- based public school that holds high standards for the work and character of its students, I was pleased to see the Massachusetts Education Reform Act generate interest in our efforts. The state asked my colleagues and me to share ideas for ...