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To: GraceZ who wrote (45717)12/15/2005 12:29:51 AM
From: marcherRead Replies (1) of 306849
 
"decline in literacy"

What is this notion based on? Please read Berliner's recent piece about the effects of poverty and ethnicity on academic achievement. The politic in media's response to public education harms discussion. To respond in an intelligent manner to public education needs, individuals can improve perspective and understanding by reading academic sources.

At this point, there appears to be no significant decline in math or literacy skills due to public education. What this country faces is a student population that brings to school more needs--needs related to economic disadvantage, ethnic difference, acculturation, and limited English proficiency.
--Marc
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