Report of the Examination of the School System of Bridgeport, Connecticut (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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A clear, practical look at Bridgeport’s public schools and the reforms suggested to strengthen them.
The excerpt surveys expenditures, staffing, curriculum, and classroom practice in a growing city’s schools. It notes tight budgets, overcrowding, and gaps in textbooks and equipment, alongside a strong, cooperative teaching staff. It also outlines how the district’s approach to reading, geography, and grade progression could be improved, with concrete ideas for hands-on, real-world learning and closer ties to industry and community needs. The text argues for more supervision, better records, and a broader, more practical program that includes hand work, domestic science, and shop activities integrated into eight grades of elementary school.
What you’ll experience or learn from this edition:
- Key findings on budget, staffing, and how finances shape school quality.
- Arguments for a more practical curriculum with hands-on projects and vocational relevance.
- Specific recommendations for administration, teacher training, and facility needs.
- A view of early ideas about industrial education, home economics, and community partnerships.
Ideal for readers interested in education history, school reform, and the evolution of urban public schools.
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Report of the Examination of the School System of Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This publication presents a detailed review of the condition and needs of the public schools in the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, as of 1913. Commissioned by the city's Special Committee on Investigation and penned by esteemed educationalist Dr. James H. Van Sickle, this report draws on the expertise of several nationally recognized education specialists. It diagnoses various shortcomings in the city's educational system, ranging from overcrowding and underfunding to inadequate staffing, and proposes evidence-based remedies. The author argues that while the Bridgeport schools are well-managed, their achievements are hampered by severe financial constraints, resulting in insufficient educational quality and leaving many students poorly prepared for life after school. Dr. Van Sickle emphasizes that the city must make substantial investments in its schools to provide a higher standard of education for all its children, recognizing that education is a crucial factor in determining the future success of both individuals and the community as a whole. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330875032_0
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