Historian of Education

Educational Policy Analyst

Former US Assistant Secretary of Education

Research Professor - New York University

Well Published

Meet Diane Ravitch

US Department of Education

Published Numerous Books

What Diane Ravitch Thinks!

Diane Ravitch states, " if we truly want good schools and well-educated students, we won't get them by piling on more mandates and regulations. The recipe for good education involves a solid curriculum, effective instruction, adequate resources, willing students, and cultural support and encouragement for education. Washington can pick up some, but not all, of this responsibility."

• Core Knowledge - National Curriculum
• Content Standards - National Control
• Testing - Linked to National Standards
• Multi-Culturist Approach

Diane Woodard Beliefs

• State & National Content standards have provided a focus for education, however I do not like the idea of taking away local control!
• I believe that Multi-Culturalism is Important in Education!
• Less regulation and unatainable mandates
• Funding