Political Cross-Currents and Conflicting Interests
The book explores the influence of various agencies—public, professional, and corporate—on teacher education, analyzing how these entities shape educational practices and opportunities for enhancement. It delves into the interactions between these organizations and their impact on the quality and evolution of teacher training.
Hearing America’s Social Identities in Uncertain Times addresses questions of who «we» are. When identity is not a multiple-choice question, how do high school juniors and seniors describe themselves in turn-of-the-century America? What does it mean to them to be American? The self-descriptions of this diverse group of students reveal that one-sixth of the students reject racial/ethnic – or all group categorization – and that most students of mixed ancestry have positive self-images. While strong racial identities are not widespread, racism is emphasized and remains a significant concern. How young people see themselves affects the way they think about and act on and in their lives and worlds, and thus shapes our collective futures.