how much influence do you believe the government should have in deciding what is or is not being taught?
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Well, it should have more influence than the church and less than the faculty.
Which government? National? State? Local?
The U.S. is one of the few industrialized countries that doesn't have a national curriculum. In Canada, the provinces control the curriculum. Most U.S. states require that students take achievement tests, thus essentially mandating a basic curriculum. Students will compete for jobs based largely on their education and abilities. It makes sense to have common goals for every student in the country.
The U.S. is one of the few industrialized countries that doesn't have a national curriculum. In Canada, the provinces control the curriculum. Most U.S. states require that students take achievement tests, thus essentially mandating a basic curriculum. Students will compete for jobs based largely on their education and abilities. It makes sense to have common goals for every student in the country.