Reviews
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| "Expertly
encapsulating the major movements since colonial times, Feldman covers
the history of public education without wasting a syllable. . . .From
dunce caps and Ichabod Crane to The Blackboard Jungle and Christa
McAuliffe, this
captivating history is a skeletal time line with plenty of muscle."
-- Starred Review, Booklist |
"Feldman takes the reader on a
fascinating journey from the primitive
one-room schoolhouses of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to the
high-tech classrooms of today. This
slim, easy-to-read volume is filled with interesting anecdotes from
people of all walks of life who share their own school experiences.
Students will find many little details both interesting and useful for
school reports. . . .this book should be purchased for school and
public libraries alike." -- Voice of
Youth Advocates
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"In this well-researched and
carefully written book, Feldman presents
some of the most significant factors that have shaped the schools of
today. Since schools continue to be one of the most important social
institutions in this nation, it behooves us to understand their growth
and development. This fine book is a good step in that direction." -- Children's Literature
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"...[T]his is a good 'quick
study' for those who want to know how our nation has evolved
educationally." -- School Library
Journal
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