Report of Committee on School Inquiry Board of Estimate and Apportionment, City of New York, 1911-1913, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Committee On School Inquiry

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ISBN 10: 026008915X ISBN 13: 9780260089151

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Public Education in Focus: A Comprehensive NYC School Inquiry (1911–1913)

This historical report presents the final findings of a city-wide inquiry into New York’s public schools. It examines how the Board of Estimate and Apportionment and the Board of Education can work together to improve administration, budgeting, and school outcomes, using a fact-based approach rather than opinion.

The volume outlines key recommendations and the scope of the inquiry, including data collection, attendance and truancy control, school construction and site selection, and the modernization of accounting and reporting systems. It highlights efforts to align staffing with need, to enhance ventilation and building maintenance, and to expand the use of school buildings for community and civic activities. The document also explains how cooperative governance and careful planning can lead to measurable improvements in educational quality and efficiency.
What you’ll experience in this edition:

A clear summary of the inquiry’s objectives, scope, and governance
Analyses of how data, statistics, and reporting can guide decisions
Specific recommendations on administration, finance, and school facilities
Context on how the inquiry aimed to balance local needs with city-wide planning

Ideal for readers of historical education policy, urban administration, and early 20th-century reform efforts, who seek a foundational look at how a major city evaluated and reshaped its public schools.

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