Many educators believe that annual testing is not an effective use of educational time and resources.
And some educators believe that students should not be measured by the same standards, or held back for failing to meet them.
Some educators believe that life is harder than it used to be; books shouldn't shield children from this.
Many educators believed that immigrant children needed to be taught American democratic values in public school.
Other educators, however, believe that separate schools are a necessary option.
The fruits of those efforts are just beginning to be harvested, educators believe.
Most educators believe that assorted social factors cause the differences.
If such approaches are to succeed, many educators believe that a different kind of teacher will have to be found.
Humanistic educators believe that both feelings and knowledge are important to the learning process.
Many educators believe part of the answer is more money.