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In an ideal society, educational reform would lead to the flawless implementation of policies designed for perfecting the education of American children. Students would attend classes daily, reaping the benefits of a well-oiled machine constructed for the production of highly functioning citizens, without the influence of external forces such as distractions from home, chronic health problems, and environment. In reality, society is imperfect and the life of one child can greatly differ from the life of another. Educational reform should not only focus on how schooling can affect the life of a child outside of the classroom, but should include the possible influence a child's life on his/her schooling. "A Nation at Risk" and "Tinkering Toward Utopia" describe problems within the educational system and give recommendations for reform strategies, however, the arguments embedded in these articles neglect to take into account the unique experiences of children and how they can impact......

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