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EJ418153 EA524915

Title: Readiness 2000: Rethinking Rhetoric and Responsibility.
Author(s): Kagan, Sharon L.
Source: Phi Delta Kappan, v72 n4 p272-79 Dec 1990
Publication Date: 1990
ISSN: 0031-7217
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Evaluative (142)
Journal Announcement: CIJAPR1991

President Bush and the nation's governors have proclaimed that by 2000, all children in America will start school ready to learn. This article defines "readiness" and explains how to achieve this national goal. Yesterday's strategies cannot meet the needs of tomorrow's children. Substantial cooperation among service providers is essential. Includes 34 references. (MLH)

Descriptors: *Change Strategies; Elementary Secondary Education; *Equal Education; *Goal Orientation; Kindergarten; *Readiness
Identifiers: *National Goals

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