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Exploring American educational history, the narrative highlights the dynamic collaboration among teachers, policymakers, philosophers, and activists. It delves into how these diverse groups have influenced educational practices and reforms, shedding light on the interplay between theory and action in shaping the educational landscape. Through this examination, the book reveals the complexities and challenges faced in the pursuit of effective education.

Integrating chronological, thematic, and biographical elements, this book offers a personal perspective on the evolution of educational policy. It explores how individual experiences and historical contexts have shaped educational practices and policies over time, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the field's development.

This book provides a clear, comprehensive history of the modern American school from the nineteenth century to the present.

Today American schools are typically large, consolidated, bureaucratic organizations controlled by state and/or municipal governments. This book examines the remarkable transformation in the form and function of education and assesses the problems and possibilities for the future of schools and our nation.