Mr. Lancaster's system : the failed reform that created America's public schools / Adam Laats.

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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2023050483
ISBN9781421449364 hardcover
ISBN1421449366 hardcover
ISBNelectronic book

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Joyner General Stacks LA215 .L33 2024 ✔ Available Place Hold