Protestant separate schools in Saskatchewan come to the fore, revealing how faith, law, and community shaped local schooling.
This book excerpt sheds light on the early 20th‑century conflicts over funding and governance of schools in new provinces. It details how Protestant ratepayers organized separate districts in response to Catholic influence in public schools, and how events in places like Duck Lake and Forget highlighted the friction between religious communities and state schooling. Expect vivid examples, first‑hand concerns, and a clear look at how policy, local choices, and national debates intersected in daily school life.
Ideal for readers interested in Canadian education history, religious pluralism, and early provincial politics.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a history of the introduction and development of separate schools in Western Canada. The author explores the political and religious conflicts that led to the establishment of the dual system of public and separate schools in Saskatchewan and Alberta, examining the impact of these schools on the social and cultural fabric of the region. Through a detailed analysis of historical documents and legal precedents, the author argues that the imposition of separate schools upon these provinces was a violation of their constitutional rights and a betrayal of the principles of democracy and equality. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the ongoing struggle for educational freedom in Canada, highlighting the importance of safeguarding the right of all citizens to a secular and inclusive education. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331335559_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331335559
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