Common School Problems in Chicago (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Andrew S. Draper

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0243028466 ISBN 13 : 9780243028467

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the heart of early 20th‑century education in Chicago and what it took to modernize its schools. This non-fiction address, delivered at a citizens’ meeting in 1900, examines the state of the city’s common schools, the pressures of rapid growth, and the need for honest, effective governance. It argues for freedom in teaching, accountable leadership, and the courage to confront entrenched interests in order to protect every pupil’s right to quality instruction.

This edition presents Draper’s clear-eyed reflections on how cities can build strong, just school systems. It emphasizes the difference between good teaching and hollow administration, and why a city must safeguard teachers, students, and the public trust from political and bureaucratic pressures. The talk also situates Chicago’s challenges within a broader national context, offering lessons still relevant to readers of educational history and policy.

- Understand the author’s view on the relationship between governance, administration, and teaching quality.
- Learn why freedom in the classroom and accountability in leadership are seen as essential for strong schools.
- See historical arguments for centralized, professional school management over fragmented control.
- Consider early 1900s perspectives on reform, reformers, and the role of citizens in shaping public education.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of American public schools, educational policy, and civic reform, as well as teachers and administrators seeking timeless insights into governance and pedagogy.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0243028466
• ISBN 13: 9780243028467
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 39
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