Shakepu in education
SHAKEUP IN EDUCATION Is coeducation a thing of the past? Is there a more effective way for children to get an education? The Bush administration, the Department of Education, and some others believe so. ... (Joust 9) By the American Revolution it was being noticed that girls had a right to – and a need for – a good education. ... (Joust 9) Coeducation has been the “norm” for public schooling since the first half of the 19th century, (Joust 9) whereas single–sex education has been part of private education for centuries (It’s about time 1). ... In response, the Department of Education is considering revising federal policies to enable public schools to have the same opportunity as private schools, allowing single-sex schools and single-sex classes. (Joust 1) In the budget year starting October 1, President Bush proposed $297 million for “innovative programs,” including single-sex education. ... No school district will be required to provide single-sex education, and no parent will be forced to send their children there.