Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook
| AUTHOR | Weil, Danny; Villaverde, Leila; Villaverde, Leila E. |
| PUBLISHER | ABC-CLIO (10/06/2003) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
A broad survey of secondary schools, their historical origins, and present-day goals, intentions, and practices in educating adolescents.
Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook charts the planning, designing, and administration of the various types of secondary schools in the U.S. and their goals. It maps the historical foundation of the school system, examines important social and cultural movements in education, analyzes legislation and policy issues, looks at standardization, and discusses reform. Always keeping the needs of students in close focus, this book examines public and private institutions, vocational curricula, schools within schools, as well as target audiences for specific institutions, educational standards, accessibility, admission policies, student assistance, and other important subjects.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781576079812
ISBN-10:
1576079813
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
272
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
5.96 x 0.95 x 9.48 inches
Weight:
1.13 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Annotated,
Maps,
Glossary
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Education | Schools - Levels - Secondary
Education | General
Grade Level:
7th Grade
and up
Dewey Decimal:
373
Library of Congress Control Number:
2003015197
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A broad survey of secondary schools, their historical origins, and present-day goals, intentions, and practices in educating adolescents.
Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook charts the planning, designing, and administration of the various types of secondary schools in the U.S. and their goals. It maps the historical foundation of the school system, examines important social and cultural movements in education, analyzes legislation and policy issues, looks at standardization, and discusses reform. Always keeping the needs of students in close focus, this book examines public and private institutions, vocational curricula, schools within schools, as well as target audiences for specific institutions, educational standards, accessibility, admission policies, student assistance, and other important subjects.
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