Public Schooling in America: A Reference Handbook
Beginning with a brief history of public education in the U.S., Public Schooling in America examines traditional and progressive movements and the current goal of combining educational excellence with equality of access. The author discusses major contemporary issues such as how schools are financed, safety and order, creationism and secular humanism, censorship, trends in enrollment, and many other topics.

Coverage includes a chronology describing salient events since 1635; biographical sketches of past and present key individuals; an annotated guide to education centers, associations, organizations, and agencies; and annotated bibliographies of reference materials and jourbanals in education.

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Public Schooling in America: A Reference Handbook
Beginning with a brief history of public education in the U.S., Public Schooling in America examines traditional and progressive movements and the current goal of combining educational excellence with equality of access. The author discusses major contemporary issues such as how schools are financed, safety and order, creationism and secular humanism, censorship, trends in enrollment, and many other topics.

Coverage includes a chronology describing salient events since 1635; biographical sketches of past and present key individuals; an annotated guide to education centers, associations, organizations, and agencies; and annotated bibliographies of reference materials and jourbanals in education.

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Public Schooling in America: A Reference Handbook

Public Schooling in America: A Reference Handbook

by Richard D. Van Scotter
Public Schooling in America: A Reference Handbook

Public Schooling in America: A Reference Handbook

by Richard D. Van Scotter

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Overview

Beginning with a brief history of public education in the U.S., Public Schooling in America examines traditional and progressive movements and the current goal of combining educational excellence with equality of access. The author discusses major contemporary issues such as how schools are financed, safety and order, creationism and secular humanism, censorship, trends in enrollment, and many other topics.

Coverage includes a chronology describing salient events since 1635; biographical sketches of past and present key individuals; an annotated guide to education centers, associations, organizations, and agencies; and annotated bibliographies of reference materials and jourbanals in education.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780874365955
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 11/01/1991
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Pages: 1
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Richard D. Van Scotter is director of education for Junior Achievement, Inc.in Colorado Springs, CO.
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