Many schools in the United States are in the process of education reform. Changes in school policy are being considered as economic, social, and technological forces make new demands on what students need to know to be successful. This brochure explains some of the major aspects of education reform and offers parents guidelines for personal involvement. School reform is a catch phrase that includes a number of programs and policies.
Reforms usually change some procedure or rule that affects how the school operates.
Compared with school restructuring, reform and renewal do not greatly alter the school's organization. There are two distinct types of school reform. The first is related to the school's subject matter and teaching methods. This type of reform affects what and how the student is taught in the classroom. Many professional organizations are involved in this type of reform.