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How the politicization of history education led to Michigan’s fall.

Authors :
Andrews, Gordon P.
Warren, Wilson J.
Source :
Phi Delta Kappan. May2018, Vol. 99 Issue 8, p19-24. 6p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Illustration.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article looks at the declining ranking of Michigan's educational system and discusses the impact of nonexperts with political motivations who were given power in educational decision making. It examines revision to the state's education standards, focusing on debates over history curricula and what topics should be relevant to young students.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00317217
Volume :
99
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Phi Delta Kappan
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
129570156
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0031721718775673