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Elementary Education (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Finegan, Thomas Edward

 
9781333774622: Elementary Education (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the evolution of New York’s elementary schools and the people who shaped them. This clear, historical look explains how supervision, teacher training, and state support transformed public education from the mid-1800s to the early 20th century.

From office roles like school commissioners to the rise of district superintendents, you’ll see how policy, funding, and professional standards moved education forward. The book also traces the shift in teacher training, the rise and reform of teachers institutes, and the push for more consistent, statewide schooling.

- Learn how key reforms and institutions changed supervision, funding, and teacher quality.
- Understand the timeline of major education acts and the move toward a unified state system.
- See how training and professional development for teachers evolved over time.
- Get a grounded view of the social and administrative context behind classroom practice.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of public education, state policy, and how early reforms laid the groundwork for today’s schools.

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