Research Paper on:
School Administration, Reform, and Planning

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educational system has experienced a vast array of changes in policy and procedures since the 18th and 19th centuries (Stolp, 1994). The basic structure of education hasnt changed much -  children still need to learn to read, write and do their math. What has changed, however, has been curriculum, how it is delivered to the students, and by what method  (i.e., the administration). These days, school reform and comprehensive planning are driven by the concept that U.S. students need to be  more competitive (Stolp, 1994), particularly in an economy that stresses high-tech learning and globalization. Instead of sending students out to earn livings on a local or regional level, todays students  must be prepared to function in a world marketplace (Stolp, 1994). Yet by the time many of these students arrive at college, they lack the skills to succeed (Stolp, 1994).  This is where the idea of comprehensive planning has come in. By reforming the system of education and how it is managed,  it is hoped that U.S. schools can begin graduating students who have the competencies and skills to do well in a high-tech, highly competitive, international environment. Education Act of 1994  In response to the apparent crisis in our educational system, U.S. President Bill Clinton authorized, and Congress passed the "Educate America Act  of 1994." The Act, in its simplest sense, states that appropriate resources should be provided to states and communities in order to "ensure that all students reach their full potential"  (North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, 1994). The premise of the Act was that students can reach higher levels of achievement if more is expected of them, with the idea that