This book traces the decline of the public comprehensive high school. New educational markets emphasized school diversity and parental choice rather than social equity through common schooling, and they were criticized for declining standards. The book also considers government education policies and their regional manifestations.
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Table of Content
Introduction Origins of the Comprehensive High School Social and Political Contexts The Social Justice Era The Comprehensive High in an Education Market Embattlement and Survival Conclusion
About the author
GEOFFREY SHERINGTON is Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney, Australia.
CRAIG CAMPBELL is Senior Lecturer, History of Education, University of Sydney, Australia.
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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 207 ● ISBN 9781403982919 ● File size 2.1 MB ● Editor G. Sherington ● Publisher Palgrave Macmillan US ● City New York ● Country US ● Published 2006 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2367118 ● Copy protection Social DRM
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