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American Education: A History
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American Education: A History, 4e is a comprehensive, highly-regarded history of American education from pre-colonial times to the present. Chronologically organized, it provides an objective overview of each major period in the development of American education, setting the discussion against the broader backdrop of national and world events. The first text to explore Native American traditions (including education) prior to colonization, it also offers strong, ong… More >>
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Foundations of American Education
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The Sixth Edition of Foundations of American Education emphasizes the defining topics in education today — a diverse population, an increasingly globalized society, and the impact of standards and assessment on student learning. Explore this text to gain an understanding of how the evolution of education affects today’s teaching and learning in a constantly changing world. Become a highly qualified teacher by connecting theory and practice, and by examining the ph… More >>
Foundations of American Education
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School: The Story of American Public Education
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“[An] exemplary, thoroughly readable account.” — Publishers Weekly
“This book takes you through the history of how the idea of public education began, to where we are right now. . . . It’s so beautifully done, judiciously done, and I’m really proud to help it along.” — Meryl Streep
Esteemed historians of education David Tyack, Carl Kaestle, Diane Ravitch, James Anderson, and Larry Cuban journey through history and across the na… More >>
School: The Story of American Public Education
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American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century: Social, Political, and Economic Challenges
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This new edition of American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century explores current issues of central importance to the academy: leadership, accountability, access, finance, technology, academic freedom, the canon, governance, and race. Chapters also deal with key constituencies — students and faculty — in the context of a changing academic environment.While the contributors agree with critics who argue for ongoing reassessment of public institutions, they … More >>
American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century: Social, Political, and Economic Challenges
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Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization
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At a time when globalization and technology are dramatically altering the world we live in, is education reform in the United States headed down the right path? Are schools emphasizing the knowledge and skills that students need in a global society–or are they actually undermining their strengths by overemphasizing high-stakes testing and standardization? Are education systems in China and other countries really as superior as some people claim.
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Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization
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