Cold War Cross Word

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Across
  1. 2. : Beliefs in equality, participation, and opportunity that shape American education philosophy.
  2. 4. : Period of geopolitical tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union that heavily influenced education policy.
  3. 8. : A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement rather than social class or wealth.
  4. 9. : Columbia University professor known for promoting great books education and intellectual inquiry.
  5. 10. : Harvard president who advocated for standardized testing and helped shape the modern American high school.
  6. 11. : Assessments administered and scored in a consistent way to compare student performance.
  7. 14. : 1958 law that expanded science, math, and language education in response to the Soviet launch of Sputnik.
  8. 16. : A college admissions test originally designed to measure aptitude rather than acquired knowledge.
  9. 17. : Educational practice of placing students in groups based on perceived skill levels.
  10. 18. : System that separates students into different academic or vocational paths based on ability or test scores.
  11. 19. : The hierarchical arrangement of individuals into social classes, often reflected in educational outcomes.
  12. 20. : Mid-20th century educational movement emphasizing practical skills and personal development for everyday life.
Down
  1. 1. : The process of analyzing and evaluating information to make reasoned judgments.
  2. 3. : Condition in which a society functions smoothly and maintains order through institutions like education.
  3. 5. : Landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that declared school segregation unconstitutional.
  4. 6. : Schooling that prepares students for specific trades or careers rather than academic study.
  5. 7. : Government priority that influenced education policy during the Cold War and beyond.
  6. 12. : Acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—fields emphasized for national progress.
  7. 13. : A secondary school designed to serve students of all abilities and interests under one roof.
  8. 15. : The movement of individuals or groups upward or downward in a society’s class structure.