America's Public Schools From the Common School to "No Child Left Behind"
Synopsis
In this update to his landmark publication, William J. Reese offers a comprehensive examination of the trends, theories, and practices that have shaped America’s public schools over the last two centuries. Reese approaches this subject along two main lines of inquiry—education as a means for reforming society and ongoing reform within the schools themselves. He explores the roots of contemporary educational policies and places modern battles over curriculum, pedagogy, race relations, and academic standards in historical perspective.A thoroughly revised epilogue outlines the significant challenges to public school education within the last five years. Reese analyzes the shortcomings of "No Child Left Behind" and the continued disjuncture between actual school performance and the expectations of government officials. He discusses the intrusive role of corporations, economic models for enticing better teacher performance, the continued impact of conservatism, and the growth of home schooling and charter schools. Informed by a breadth of historical scholarship and based squarely on primary sources, this volume remains the standard text for future teachers and scholars of education.Book details
- Edition:
- updated edition
- Series:
- The American Moment
- Author:
- William J. Reese
- ISBN:
- 9781421401034
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781421400167
- Publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Pages:
- 384
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Grades:
- College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student, Undergraduate Student
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2021-02-12
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2011
- Copyright by:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Education, History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government