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A broad survey of secondary schools, their historical origins, and present-day goals, intentions, and practices in educating adolescents.
Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook charts the planning, designing, and administration of the various types of secondary schools in the U.S. and their goals. It maps the historical foundation of the school system, examines important social and cultural movements in education, analyzes legislation and policy issues, looks at standardization, and discusses reform.
Always keeping the needs of students in close focus, this book examines public and private institutions, vocational curricula, schools within schools, as well as target audiences for specific institutions, educational standards, accessibility, admission policies, student assistance, and other important subjects.
Product details
Published | 06 Oct 2003 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 272 |
ISBN | 9781576079829 |
Imprint | ABC-CLIO |
Series | Contemporary Education Issues |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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[P]resents a useful summary of the origins and history of secondary education in the United States, as well as a chronology of important events and issues from 1630 to present . . . a reasonably priced topical overview, and parents or undergraduates in teaching programs might welcome availability in the stacks.
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