Clio at the table
Subtitle: using history to inform and improve education policy
By: edited by Kenneth Wong, Robert Rothman.
Contributors: Wong, Kenneth K., 1955-; Rothman, Robert, 1959-
Series: History of schools and schooling -- vol. 52
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
ISBN-13: 9781433104107; 9781433104091
Subjects: Urban schools -- United States; Education and state -- United States; School improvement programs -- United States; Educational change -- United States; Education -- History -- 20th century
Description: "Clio at the Table provides important historical perspectives on contemporary education policy issues. Based on a conference held in honor of Carl Kaestle, one of the most eminent education historians in the United States, the book includes chapters that address some of the major concerns of U.S. education today, all of which are particular foci of Kaestle's work: urban education, equity, the role of the federal government, and national standards. On each topic, the book presents summaries of new research and explores the uses of history to help further the connections between historical analysis and policy analysis. It will be particularly useful in courses on education history and policy."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.