A+Nation+at+Risk

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The "A Nation at Risk" report was released in 1983, during the Cold War era, after a commission took a look for 2 years at the public and private education system in place in America. The language was harsh and explained that teachers were failing and America was falling behind. Several recommendations came from the report:
 * What to teach: 4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies; and 1/2 year of computer science
 * When to teach: 7-hour school days and 200-220 days in a school year
 * Pay and qualifications : salaries for teachers be more competitive and market-based and teachers demonstrate "competence in an academic discipline.

The report created a wave of academic reforms.

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