The other school reformers : conservative activism in American education / Adam Laats.

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Laats, Adam [author.]

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online resource

ISBN:

0674735900
9780674735903
0674967267
9780674967267

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Other school reformers.DDC classification:

379 23

LOC classification:

LC89 L33 2015eb

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Contents:

Introduction: Progressives in a strange land –- 1. What does Jesus have to do with phonics? Understanding educational conservatism –- 2. Monkeys, morality, and modern America: conservative educational activism is the Scopes era –- 3. Pulling the Rugg out: textbooks and the American way -– 4. Rich, Republican, and reactionary: Pasadena’s revolt against progressivism –- 5. Save the children: Kanawha County in the age of malaise -– Conclusion: Conservatism and American education -– Notes -– Acknowledgements -– Index.

Summary: The idea that American education has been steered by progressivism is accepted as fact by liberals and conservatives alike. Adam Laats shows that this belief is wrong. Calling to center stage conservatives who shaped America's classrooms, he shows that in the long march of American public education, progressive reform has been a beleaguered dream.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The idea that American education has been steered by progressivism is accepted as fact by liberals and conservatives alike. Adam Laats shows that this belief is wrong. Calling to center stage conservatives who shaped America's classrooms, he shows that in the long march of American public education, progressive reform has been a beleaguered dream.