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Theory into Practice

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Apple, Michael W.	1
Berman, Edward H.	1

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Economics and Inequality in Schools.

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Apple, Michael W. – Theory into Practice, 1988

This article describes and analyzes the encroachment of economic interests, ideologies, and procedures into the educational system, and discusses the impact of this encroachment on social equality in our society. (IAH)

Descriptors: Democratic Values, Economic Factors, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education

Civic Education in the Corporatized Classroom.

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Berman, Edward H. – Theory into Practice, 1988

Several recent reports which call for educational reform see the primary function of the nation's schools as serving the interests of economic productivity. A prevalent theme of these reports is that school practice should be modeled after the corporate workplace. Implications of such an environment for civic education are discussed. (IAH)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democratic Values, Economic Progress, Educational Change