Should U.S. schools be effective or competitive? Please compose a 3- to 5-page scholarly, argumentative essay that succinctly reviews the history and development of the concept of effective schools and effective instructional practices. You will also need to decide if you believe competition internationally should be a focus area for U.S. schools, too. Frame your paper so that you are also focused on the specific context chosen for the Week 4 mini-lesson. Choose one argument: effective schools, or competitive schools, and frame your thesis accordingly.
