Education reform Quote by Thomas Sowell
““Attitude-changing curriculum programs can be assessed in a number of ways, including (1) how effective they are in the specific area in which they claim to be effective (drug prevention, for example), (2) the academic and emotional costs they entail, and (3) their wider social consequences. Remarkably””
About This Quote
Source Article: Economic Policy Review, 1995
Curriculum programs should be evaluated by effectiveness, costs, and broader social impacts, especially in drug prevention.
In simple terms: Assess programs by impact, cost, and social effects.
Measure outcomes before implementation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school board meetings
- policy planning
- budget reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria best capture a program’s true value?
- How can we balance quantitative and qualitative assessments?
Metrics may miss qualitative benefits.