Public Schooling in America

by Richard D. Van Scotter

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874365953
• ISBN13: 9780874365955
• Release Date: November 1991
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"