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The Polyscope, 1903, Vol. 3 - Softcover

Bradley Polytechnic Institute

 
9780265130544: The Polyscope, 1903, Vol. 3

Synopsis

This book enters the heart of Bradley Polytechnic Institute between its founding in 1897 and 1903, offering an intimate look into the creation of an institution the author depicts as both extraordinary and very human. The minutiae of daily life at Bradley fills these pages, from the tribulations of students to the ambitious scope of campus events. Through the author's account, the reader can feel the bustling energy that characterized the faculty and student body in those early years, along with the challenges they faced in shaping a new type of educational experience. Providing historical context for the birth of vocational schools in the United States, this book explores Bradley's place within the broader educational reforms at the turn of the 20th century, while also illuminating the timeless struggles to create equitable access to quality education.

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