Remaking America's three school systems : now separate and unequal / Milton Schwebel.

Author/creator Schwebel, Milton
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2003.
Descriptionx, 277 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents The educational systems we've got -- What international comparisons really show -- How much is high quality universal education valued? -- Social class differences in the purposes of education -- Differences among the three school systems -- Parental differences in the three school systems -- The power of parental mediation -- Types of school reform: standards-based and market-based -- Types of school reform: equity-based and community-based -- The shape of the future -- Social stigma and disidentification with school -- Half measures don't work -- Moving toward a single school system -- What must be done -- Initiating change.
General note"A ScarecrowEducation book."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 251-264) and index.
LCCN 2002010590
ISBN0810845393 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0810845423 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LC213.2 .S37 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold