What Did "Progressive" Educators of the 1950s Promote

question 34

Multiple Choice

What did "progressive" educators of the 1950s promote?

• A) "back to basics" ¾ science, math, and history.
• B) student political activism.
• C) sociability, health education, and self-expression to develop well-rounded students.
• D) a rejection of traditional sex roles.
• E) equal academic achievement for both boys and girls.

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