| The Comprehensive Public High School: Historical Perspectives 2006 Edition Contributor(s): Sherington, G. (Editor), Loparo, Kenneth A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1137033746 ISBN-13: 9781137033741 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $49.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Secondary - Education | History - Education | Administration - General |
| Dewey: 371.01 |
| LCCN: 2013409582 |
| Series: Secondary Education in a Changing World |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.03" W x 7.96" (0.60 lbs) 207 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book traces the decline of the public comprehensive high school. New educational markets emphasized school diversity and parental choice rather than social equity through common schooling, and they were criticized for declining standards. The book also considers government education policies and their regional manifestations. |