Chronology of education in the United States /

"Education in the United States has evolved from a privilege of the aristocracy to a presumed right of all citizens. Educating the entire population effectively and equally is a goal that the nation continues to pursue. The successes and failures of that pursuit over the centuries are recorded...

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Main Author: Wright, Russell O.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2006]
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Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:"Education in the United States has evolved from a privilege of the aristocracy to a presumed right of all citizens. Educating the entire population effectively and equally is a goal that the nation continues to pursue. The successes and failures of that pursuit over the centuries are recorded in this chronology"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 187 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-173) and index.
ISBN:0786425024 (softcover : alk. paper)