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How Did Sputnik Reform With American Education

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Following the end of World War II, there were a number of innovations offered as possible solutions to social issues in America. Education reform became a focal point for state and federal leaders. The end of World War II brought a new emphasis for excellence. To ensure the nations emphasis of excellence came the reforms of curriculum, equal opportunity, and educators. Soviet Union’s Sputnik launch sparked a great reform with American education. The successful launch shifted the nations focus from “life adjustment” to the National Defense Education Act (NDEA). Many government leaders blamed the “race to space” loss on education. They felt the current science and math curriculum wasn’t as rigorous as it ought to be. Millions of dollars
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