Controlling Public Education

by Kathryn A. McDermott

Book Overview

Most Americans believe that local school districts are the only means by which citizens may exercise control over public education. Kathryn McDermott argues to the contrary that existing local institutions are no longer sufficient for achieving either equity or democratic governance. Not only is local control inequitable, it also fails to live up to its reputation for guaranteeing public participation and citizen influence. Drawing upon democratic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700609725
• ISBN13: 9780700609727
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"