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Rittenmeyer, Dennis C. – National Forum: Phi Kappa Phi Journal, 1987
Using the schools to achieve racial balance, eliminate poverty, fight drug abuse, prevent pregnancy, and reduce youth suicide is too large a task. Teachers and principals should address educational issues, not unmet social needs. To improve the educational performance of the schools, the quality of life for youth must first be improved. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
