The Schenley experiment a social history of Pittsburgh's first public high school / Jake Oresick.
| Author/creator | Oresick, Jake, 1982- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2017] |
| Description | 224 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Origin story : the people's college and why Schenley High almost never happened -- These three walls : the comprehensive high school, Edward Stotz, and the fight to make Schenley extraordinary -- Enter to learn : 1916-1929 -- Growing pains : 1930-1949 -- Running uphill : 1950-1964 -- The writing on the walls : 1965-1979 -- If you're going to drop a bomb: the PHRC, Richard Wallace, and the teacher center -- Renaissance : 1983-1993 -- The school of choice : 1994-2007 -- Closing time : Mark Roosevelt, asbestos, and the "Save Schenley" movement -- After Oakland: Reizenstein, university prep, and Obama Academy. |
| Abstract | "Traces the history of Schenley High, Pittsburgh's first public high school. Includes 150 original interviews examining issues of class, race, ethnicity, and collaboration, and how these reflect on the history of education in Pittsburgh"--Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "Keystone Books." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-210) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016053627 |
| ISBN | 9780271078335 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |