Mr. Lancaster's system : the failed reform that created America's public schools / Adam Laats.
| Author/creator | Laats, Adam author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024. |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | xii, 243 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Borough Road -- Children of the city -- Mr. Lancaster's system -- A numbers game -- A growing disorder -- The truant plan -- Public school society -- The next big thing -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "This work explains how a failed school-reform system, championed by a delusional narcissist, ended up creating modern urban public education in the US in the early 1800s"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2023050483 |
| ISBN | 9781421449364 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1421449366 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LA215 .L33 2024 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |