hites- 1954: Supreme Court ruled segregation in schools unconstitutional?U.S. became a nuclear power, advanced in science and tech.- inquiry method of learning (solving problems rather than memorizing facts), more science courses added/federal funding?1980’s: good secondary education no longer enough- parents wanted children to have college educationРGoing to School in U.S. TodayРOver 70 million students (K-Grade 12) each year?Five hours a day, five days a week?Goal since early decade of the republic: educate an entire population?90% attend public school, supported by taxes?10% private-parents pay, most run by churches (religious teaching part of the curriculum)?Large costs?Boards of Education guide spending in public schools as well as decisions about curriculum, certification, tests etc.
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