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Diane Ravitch
In this unique collection of her most important writings, Diane Ravitch provides remarkable insights into her seminal thinking on public education, and on the dangers to democracy of treating parents…
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This New York Times bestseller from the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education is an incisive, comprehensive look at today’s American public schools that argues persuasively against those who claim…
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While the idea of national standards has been widely supported, many respected educators doubt their value from fear that such standards will institutionalize the lowest common denominator. Others cite the…
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This widely praised history of the controversies that have beset American schools and universities since World War II is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the condition of…
The author explores the history of New York City’s public schools, showing how the city’s educational history reflects its demographic, political and social history.
Ravitch has found her new metier as the great critic of new-capitalist school reform in our second Gilded Age. - Nation
The author of The Troubled Crusade and other important books and writings on education brings her own blend of sanity, common sense, and commitment to excellence to the problems of…
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Contains approximately two hundred poems, speeches, songs, essays, letters, and documents that capture many of the facets of American history and culture.
Aims to draw attention to eight forgotten heroes of American education: William C Bagley, Charles DeGarmo, David Felmley, William Torrey Harris, Isaac L Kandel, Charles McMurry, William C Ruediger, and…
This text examines major changes in US educational development and reform, considering how such changes have been implemented in the past and warning against exaggerating their benefits. Issues covered include…
J. Wesley Null
Isaac Leon Kandel (1881-1965) was a major figure in educational philosophy and comparative education in the twentieth century. As a professor of education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, Kandel almost…
American children spend a substantial part of their lives watching television and movies, playing video games and listening to music containing explicit sex and violence. This work brings together experts…
Diane Ravitch,Nancy E. Bailey
Demystifies the new language of education. The authors describe the key terms and groups currently embroiled in the corporate fight besieging schools. EdSpeak and Doubletalk is an essential resource for…
In this book a group of renowned scholars discusses a variety of approaches to urban school reform.
In this volume, leading thinkers from a variety of disciplines probe the relation between a healthy democracy and education, and discuss topics that range from the place of religion in…
The contributors explore America’s largest school system, covering topics including the changing demographics of city schools, the impending teacher shortage, reading instruction, special education, bilingual education and school governance.
Voices from the growing movement of teachers, students, and parents organizing against high-stakes testing.
