Social Promotion 1990-1997, 1990-1997

File — Box: 25, Folder: 29

Scope and Contents

Paper, "Fairness and Core Knowledge," E. D. Hirsch, Jr., 1991; selected highlights from NYSUT telephone survey of elementary school teachers on educational standards, February 1996; results of NYSUT survey of local presidents re social promotion, 1993-94; National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching (NCREST) Resources for Restructuring summer 1996 issue, "Alternatives to Grade Retention"; AFT report, "Passing on Failure: District Promotion Policies and Practices," September 1997, with cover letter noting related speech by AFT president Sandra Feldman to National Press Club, September 4, 1997. See also: Dropout Prevention; See also: Restructuring

Dates

1990-1997

Creator

From the Collection: New York State United Teachers (creator, Organization)
From the Collection: Cortese, Antonia (creator, Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

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