Educational practices in American schools during the twentieth century have tended to be based on
A)a cultural deficit model.
B)lower-class,non-sectarian,rationalistic values.
C)middle-class,sectarian values.
D)the melting pot philosophy.

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Educational practices in American schools during the twentieth century have tended to be based on middle-class, sectarian values, with an emphasis on discipline, conformity, and achievement. This reflects the dominant cultural values of American society, which have historically been shaped by middle-class Protestantism.

Educational Practices in American Schools During the Twentieth Century Have