The Unique Function of Education in American Democracy.
Overview & Synopsis
This book, published in 1937, discusses public education and its unique function in American democracy. Among the topics discussed are the following: (1) how educational leadership must reconsider its position in society and obligations to society's needs following World War I; (2) the development of education in the United States; (3) the role and responsibilities of education in society; (4) how democracy and individualism provided the context for public education; (5) how education was regarded as an aid in assuring equality of preparation for economic opportunity; (6) how social changes, new interests and ideas demand educational readjustments; (7) the nature of education and its obligations; and (8) conditions necessary on administrative and other levels for the discharge of educational obligations. (Author/RM)
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| Document Title | The Unique Function of Education in American Democracy. |
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| Author / Organization | ERIC Researcher / U.S. Dept of Education |
| Subject & Discipline | Democracy, Education, Educational Administration |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1937 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-132102 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |