Public Education and Social Reform: A History of the Illinois Education Association

by Thomas J. Suhrbur

Founded in 1853, the Illinois Education Association (IEA) and its predecessors have played a vital role in shaping the Illinois public school system. Thomas J. Suhrbur's history covers the lifespan of the IEA within the larger story of state public education as a battleground for contentious social and economic issues.

Suhrbur pays particular attention to the impact of race, gender, religion, and tax policy on the IEA and public schools. He also...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252046366
• ISBN13: 9780252046360
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.