American Education
About this book
Featuring current information and challenging perspectives on the latest issues and forces shaping the American educational system—with scholarship that is often cited as a primary source—Joel Spring introduces readers to the historical, political, social and legal foundations of education and to the profession of teaching in the United States. In his signature straightforward, concise approach to describing complex issues, he illuminates events and topics that are often overlooked or whitewashed, giving students the opportunity to engage in critical thinking about education. Students come away informed on the latest topics, issues and data and with a strong knowledge of the forces shaping the American educational system.
Updated throughout, the 21st edition of this clear, authoritative text remains fresh and up-to-date, reflecting the many changes in education that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition. New coverage includes:
- Discussion of "culture wars" and critical race theory
- Parental rights versus the goals of common education
- LGBTQIA+ students' rights
- Discussion of the current administration's educational policies
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Key takeaways
Analyze the historical and contemporary political, social, and economic goals that shape the American educational system, including ongoing debates over curriculum, values, and societal roles.
Evaluate the historical and legal frameworks that address equality of educational opportunity for diverse student populations, including issues of deculturalization, segregation, gender, disability, and linguistic diversity.
Examine the complex structures of control within American education, including the influence of local, state, and federal policies, and analyze the evolving roles and rights of the teaching profession.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Culture Wars and the Goals of Schooling
- Chapter 2 The Social Goals of Schooling
- Chapter 3 Education and Equality of Opportunity
- Chapter 4 The Economic Goals of Schooling: Human Capital, Global Economy and Preschool
- Chapter 5 Deculturalization and Segregation: Equality of Educational Opportunity
- Chapter 6 Gender, Transgender and Students with Disabilities: Equality of Educational Opportunity
- Chapter 7 Student Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
- Chapter 8 Who Controls American Education?
- Chapter 9 State and Federal Control of Education
- Chapter 10 The Teaching Profession
- Index
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