Public secondary education systems in England, France, Japan, the Soviet Union, the United States, and West Germany

Riddle, Wayne (Author)

1984

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Issues regarding the quality and structure of public secondary education have recently attracted substantial public and legislative attention in the U.S. as well as several foreign nations. This paper provides an overview of the secondary education structure in the U.S., England, France, Japan, the Soviet Union, and West Germany, with a discussion of major issues and recent developments.

Introduction -- Overview (including Discussion of the United States' System) -- England -- France -- Japan. Formation of Ad Hoc Advisory Council on Education Reform -- Soviet Union. Recently-adopted School Reform Plan -- West Germany -- Concluding Discussion. Comparative System Chart -- References.

Wayne Riddle, Education and Public Welfare Division.

CRS 84-770

"October 9, 1984."

SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

eng

1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

44 pages

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