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This is an excellent text in the field of US educational history The author does a great job of linking past events tthe current trends and debates in education There is more than adequate documentation and arguments are logical and well presented I am quite enthusiastic about this book It is well-written, interesting, accessible, quite balanced in perspective, and comprehensive It includes section, and details that I found fascinating— and I think students will too —Gina Giuliano, University at Albany, SUNY American Educational History: School, Society, and the Common Good is an up-to-date, contemporary examination of historical trends that have helped shape schools and education in the United States Author William H Jeynes places a strong emphasis on recent history, most notably post-WWII issues such as the role of technology, the standards movement, affirmative action, bilingual education, undocumented immigrants, school choice, and much more!Key Features:Makes clear connections between major historical trends and the shaping of US education: This book thoroughly examines the extent twhich major historical trends shaped education and vice versaStimulates educational debate: Students are introduced tcutting-edge controversies in a way that allows them tconsider a variety of viewpoints and develop their own thinking skillsOffers a contemporary focus: While a balanced examination is given of educational history beginning with the Colonial experience and through the present day , this book gives more attention tpost-World War II events than dcompeting booksExamines the educational history of groups that increasingly have a greater impact on US society: Generous coverage is given tAfrican American, Native American and womens educational history, as well as that of Latinos and Asian AmericansIntended Audience:This core text is designed for undergraduate and graduate courses such as Foundations of Education; American Educational History; Introduction tEducation; Philosophy of Education; Sociology of Education; Educational Policy; and Educational Reform in the departments of Education, History, and Sociology
