| A | B |
| first-wave reform movement | reinforces traditional Eurocentric curriculum |
| second-wave reform movement | goal is to help students learn to live in a pluralistic society |
| A Nation At Risk | called for total reform of U.S. schools |
| Allan Bloom | proposes teaching of great books curriculum |
| E.D. Hirsch, Jr. | author of book titled Cultural Literacy |
| Arthur S. Schlesinger, Jr. | believes European culture is glue that holds the nation together |
| Action for Excellence | urged legislatures to become involved in schools |
| What Matters Most: Teaching for America's Future | report that is extremely critical of teachers |