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American Educational History: School, Society, and the Common Good is an up-to-date, contemporary examination of historical trends that have helped shape schools and education in the United States. Author William H. Jeynes places a strong emphasis on recent history, most notably post-World War II issues such as the role of technology, the standards movement, affirmative action, bilingual education, undocumented immigrants, school choice, and much more!
The Great Depression and the Long-Term Effects of World War II and the Cold War on American Education
The Great Depression and the Long-Term Effects of World War II and the Cold War on American Education
National crises naturally exert dramatic influences on education. The Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War presented some of the greatest challenges the United States had ever faced. Despite these formidable challenges, overall, the nation's students and schools responded well. During the Great Depression, the overwhelming majority of schools encountered significant financial cutbacks. However, both schools and students responded well. Schools learned to operate with tremendous efficiency, and student achievement ascended to great heights. World War II caused the nation and its school system to confront racial problems ...
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