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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…” quote by Thomas Sowell
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““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””

Thomas Sowell

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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.

Key Takeaway

Measure outcomes before implementation.

Themes

education policy evaluation drug prevention

Mood

analytical critical

Type

policy educational

When to use this quote

  • school board meetings
  • policy planning
  • budget reviews

Key Concepts

effectiveness cost-benefit analysis social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria best capture a program’s true value?
  • How can we balance quantitative and qualitative assessments?
A Different Perspective

Metrics may miss qualitative benefits.

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