In 1989, the Carnegie Corporation Issued an Extremely Negative Evaluation

question 5

Essay

In 1989, the Carnegie Corporation issued an extremely negative evaluation of U.S. middle schools. They made several recommendations for how to improve schools. Imagine you are a middle school principal and can institute any changes you want. Based on these recommendations, what kind of things would you do to create more effective schools for adolescents?

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Definitions:

Balance of Trade Surplus

A situation where the value of a country's exports exceeds the value of its imports over a given period, indicating a positive balance of trade.

Exports

Goods or services produced in one country and sold to buyers in another, contributing to the selling country's national income.

Imports

Goods or services brought into one country from another for sale or use.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing between options.