Educational Policy Changes and Reforms

The video explores the evolution of American education, starting from Thomas Jefferson's ideals to modern reforms. It discusses key reforms like 'A Nation at Risk', Goals 2000, No Child Left Behind, and Race to the Top, highlighting their impacts and controversies. The video concludes with a reflection on the current state of education and the debate over standardized testing.

What was a significant feature of the 'shopping mall curriculum' in the 1970s?

• Focus on classical languages

• Mandatory physical education classes

• A variety of course options for students

• Standardized testing for all students

Which book published in the 1980s highlighted the educational crisis in America?

• The Decline of Education

• Education in Crisis

• A Nation at Risk

• The Great American Education

What was one of the main recommendations of 'A Nation at Risk'?

• Increase funding for sports programs

• Implement clear and measurable educational standards

• Focus on vocational training

• Reduce the number of school days

What was a key characteristic of the Goals 2000 program?

• Elimination of standardized tests

• Focus on physical education

• Voluntary educational standards

• Mandatory participation for all schools

What was a major change introduced by the No Child Left Behind Act?

• Elimination of federal funding for education

• Mandatory educational standards for federal funding

• Focus on arts and humanities

• Introduction of a national curriculum

What was a controversial aspect of the No Child Left Behind Act?

• Grading of schools based on adequate yearly progress

• Elimination of teacher evaluations

• Focus on extracurricular activities

• Reduction in school funding

What was the primary goal of the Race to the Top program?

• Reward schools with innovative ideas

• Focus on physical education

• Punish failing schools

• Eliminate standardized testing

How did Race to the Top differ from No Child Left Behind?

• It focused on punishing failing schools

• It provided funding based on innovative proposals

• It eliminated teacher evaluations

• It required all teachers to be certified

What was a popular feature of the Race to the Top program?

• Elimination of school grading

• Focus on arts education

• Mandatory standardized testing

• Merit pay for successful teachers

What ongoing debate is highlighted in the final section?

• The role of physical education in schools

• The need for more school holidays

• The necessity of standardized testing

• The importance of arts in education