Years ago, the author attended an event where Michelle Rhee, a prominent figure in education reform, was honored. Rhee advocated for aggressive reforms like tying teacher pay to performance. However, when asked about curriculum reform, she dismissed the idea. This mindset, common among education reformers, prioritized external structures and political power over curriculum. While structural reform had some successes, such as urban charter schools, overall, it failed to significantly improve student outcomes. Now, with the waning of the education reform movement and the focus shifting to issues like learning loss and student mental health, the future of education reform remains uncertain.
Forty Years After ‘A Nation At Risk,’ Could Curriculum Reform Finally Spark Academic Improvement?
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