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Peer reviewedManatt, Richard P. – International Journal of Educational Reform, 1995
By redefining the relationship of national, state, and local government units, Goals 2000 counteracts the tradition of local school control. The act seeks to get states and local education agencies to reform schools voluntarily by meeting eight national goals by 2000. This article reviews the goals, application process, available information and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Download full textEarley, Penelope M. – 1994
This issue paper summarizes key program elements in the Goals 2000: Educate America Act (P.L. 103-227), signed into law on March 31, 1994. The legislation, designed to codify the eight National Education Goals, authorizes funds for K-12 school improvement and establishes a framework to encourage state and local educational agencies to develop…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
