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Title:
Education / Noël Merino, book editor.
Author:
Merino, Noël, editor of compilation.
Publication Information:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, [2014]
Call Number:
LA21 .E29 2014
Abstract:
"Opposing Viewpoints: Education: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780737764345

9780737764338
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
217 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
What is the state of education in America? American students perform poorly compared to students in other countries / American students perform favorably compared to students in other countries / Teachers' unions have not been good for American education / Bipartisan, but unfounded: the assault on teachers' unions / Are school-choice alternatives a good idea? The educational bonanza in privatizing government schools / The republican war on education / School vouchers are a good alternative to public schools / False choice: how private school vouchers might harm minority students / In defense of school-choice tax credits / Tax credits for school choice do not benefit taxpayers and students / Should religion and religious ideas be part of public education? Public schools have been overly sanitized of religion / Public schools are rightfully neutral on religion / The ruling religion in schools / Mr. Dawkins, tear down this wall! / Debate about evolution should be taught in science class / Neither creationism nor debate about evolution should be taught in schools / ch. 4. How should the education system be improved? Federal spending on education should be cut / Federal spending on education should not be cut / Merit pay for teachers should be used to improve education / What's wrong with merit pay?
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Education (Merino)
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