Education "Reform"
- History - Education "Reform", also called education restructuring, has been going on for a generation now. Public education -- its goals, its premises, and its methods -- have changed drastically. Here are some of the events and legislation which led to this transition in education.
- Philosophy - The philosophy underlying public education has changed. Children are now being viewed as "human resources" and as members of racial, income, or other groups rather than as individuals. Schools are taking over functions that were traditionally family responsibilities, such as providing meals, teaching sex education, and obtaining medical services. The following information provides insight into the philosophy underlying education restructuring.
- Quotes - Here is a collection of quotes, some quite startling, which provide insight into what the education restructuring proponents think.