Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook

Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook
ISBN-10
1576079813
ISBN-13
9781576079812
Category
Education
Pages
255
Language
English
Published
2003-01-01
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Author
Leila E. Villaverde

Description

"Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook" charts the planning, designing, and administration of the various types of secondary schools in the U.S. and their goals. It maps the historical foundation of the school system, examines important social and cultural movements in education, analyzes legislation and policy issues, looks at standardization, and discusses reform. Always keeping the needs of students in close focus, this book examines public and private institutions, vocational curricula, schools within schools, as well as target audiences for specific institutions, educational standards, accessibility, admission policies, student assistance, and other important subjects.

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