Public and Private Education in America : Examining the Facts
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| Title: | Public and Private Education in America : Examining the Facts |
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| Description: | 'A convenient, information-rich source for anyone interested in schooling.'– Library JournalThis title gives readers a clear understanding of the true state of public and private education systems in the USA by refuting falsehoods, misunderstandings, and exaggerations – and confirming the validity of other assertions.Issues covered include categories of public and private schools and variations in academic performance and socioeconomic status therein; controversies surrounding school choice, including school vouchers and charter schools; accountability and assessment of private and public schools; debates about school environment, safety, and curricula; and teacher and administrator quality. All of these issues are examined in individualized entries, with objective responses grounded in evidence. |
| Authors: | Casey D. Cobb, Gene V. Glass |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Private schools--United States, Public schools--United States, Education and state--United States, Academic achievement--United States, Educational change--United States |
| Categories: | EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Evaluation & Assessment, EDUCATION / Schools / Types / Charter |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | 'A convenient, information-rich source for anyone interested in schooling.'– Library JournalThis title gives readers a clear understanding of the true state of public and private education systems in the USA by refuting falsehoods, misunderstandings, and exaggerations – and confirming the validity of other assertions.Issues covered include categories of public and private schools and variations in academic performance and socioeconomic status therein; controversies surrounding school choice, including school vouchers and charter schools; accountability and assessment of private and public schools; debates about school environment, safety, and curricula; and teacher and administrator quality. All of these issues are examined in individualized entries, with objective responses grounded in evidence. |
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| ISBN: | 9781440863745 9781440863752 9798216134046 |
