American education: a history

"American Education: A History, Seventh Edition is a comprehensive, highly regarded history of American education from precolonial times to the present. Chronologically organized, the new edition provides an objective overview of each major period in the development of American education, setting the discussion against the broader background of national and world events. In addition to its in-depth exploration of Native American traditions (including education) prior to colonization, it also offers strong, ongoing coverage of minorities and women. Features for the seventh edition include: Every chapter extensively revised to incorporate the most recent historical scholarship, to increase readability, and to make the content relevant for today's educators.