Taking sides. Clashing views on educational issues / [selected, edited, and with issue framing material by] Glenn L. Koonce.

Unit 1.
Basic theoretical issues
1.1. Should the curriculum be standardized for all?
1.2. Should "public schooling" be redefined?
Unit 2.
Current fundamental issues
2.1. Are truly democratic classrooms possible?
1.2. Do public schools have grounds to punish students for their off-campus online speech?
2.3. Do American schools need a common curriculum?
2.4. Can the Common Core State Standards be successful?
2.5. Can failing schools be turned around?
Unit 3.
Current specific issues
3.1. Is there support for arming teachers in schools?
3.2. Has the time arrived for universal preschool?
3.3. Should teacher preparation and licensing be regulated by the government?
3.4 Can zero tolerance violate student rights?
3.5. Should there be no-zero grading policies in schools?
3.6. Is the road to virtual schooling smoothly paved?
3.7. Is the "21st century skills" movement viable?
3.8. Should educators be cautious regarding flipped classrooms?
3.9. Does the class size affect student achievement?
3.10. Does funding improve student achievement?
3.11. Should charter schools be expanded?
3.12. Is the use of technology changing how teachers teach and students learn?