Discover what shapes how we talk about schools today by exploring the history of U.S. education reform. Engage with the main actors, key decisions, and major turning points in this history. See how social forces drive reform. Learn about how the critical tensions embedded in U.S. education policy and practice apply to schools nationally, globally— and where you live.
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American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Colonial Period and Early Republic
The National Period
Postbellum Period
The Progressive Era
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TOP REVIEWS FROM AMERICAN EDUCATION REFORM: HISTORY, POLICY, PRACTICE
It was interesting to see the progression of Education and the state of the progress today. It seems that today we rely on computers and technology more and more.
Great course gives a great historical perspective for anyone who teaches.
Indispenable course to learn from. I highly reccomend this course for the open minded and curious minds that want to learn about the american educational system, it's foundaitons, flaws, and benefits.
A fantastic course that provides a solid outline of the history of US education. Would recommend to students consider a career/ degree in education.
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