The One Best System: A History of American Urban Education
by David Tyack
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Author: David TyackEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-28
ISBN: 0674637828
Number of pages: 378
Publisher: Harvard University Press
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This is an easy and interesting read about the history of American public education from the perspectives of those who lived it. Much is based on the writings of people in education - letters, diaries, editorials, etc. I was saddened by how similar some of the issues in the early 1900's are to current issues. Teachers complaining about standardized tests; struggles with how to deal with immigration; what to do about poor behavior. When read in concert with current writings, I think it will leave the impression that we are rarely progressive when it comes to public education in this country.
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