Battleground: Schools [Two Volumes] [2 volumes] (Battleground Series) [Hardcover]

Sandra Mathison (Editor), E. Wayne Ross (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313339414 | ISBN-13: 978-0313339417 | Publication Date: December 30, 2007

No topic sparks an argument faster among the American public, even with relatively apolitical people, than how their children are taught. In schools across the country, school boards, parents, teachers, and students themselves debate issues ranging from charter schools, to the first amendment rights of students, to the efficacy of the No Child Left Behind Act. School districts in Georgia and Pennsylvania have seen battles over the teaching of evolution; places as diverse as Colorado, Washington, and Kentucky have had debates over how best to protect children while at school. Battleground: Schools provides an in-depth, balanced overview of these controversial topics and enables teachers, students, and their parents to better understand the foundations of these conflicts.

Editorial Reviews

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"In addition to illuminating different views on each issue, most articles also provide a historical perspective of the controversy, with summaries of important court cases, legislation, events and theories that have influenced the practice of education."

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Lawrence Looks at Books

"The book has a nice selection of topics and all topics are well presented."

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ARBA

Book Description

Provides a comprehensive and balanced overview of the most controversial issues that involve our schools

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 784 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood (December 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313339414
• ISBN-13: 978-0313339417
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,334,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)