A primer on America's schools / edited by Terry M. Moe.

Other author Moe, Terry M.
Other author Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace. Koret Task Force on K-12 Education.
Format Book
Publication InfoStanford, Calif. : Hoover Institution Press, Stanford University, ©2001.
Descriptionxxiii, 324 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesHoover Institution Press publication ; no. 486
Hoover Institution Press publication ; 486. ^A283591
Contents American traditions of education / Diane Ravitch -- The system / John E. Chubb -- Achievement in American schools / Herbert J. Walberg -- Spending on schools / Eric A. Hanushek -- If families matter most, where do schools come in? / Caroline M. Hoxby -- Getting better teachers- and treating them right / Chester E. Finn Jr. -- Teachers unions and the public schools / Terry M. Moe -- Curriculum and competence / E.D. Hirsch Jr. -- Standards and accountability / Williamson M. Evers -- Choice in American education / Paul E. Peterson -- What is public about public education? / Paul T. Hill.
Local noteLittle-336739--305131043967%
General note"An assessment by the Koret Task Force on K-12 education"--Cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2001024650
ISBN0817999426 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0817999418 (alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LA210 .P677 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold