Common School Problems in Chicago: An Address at a Citizens'' Meeting Under Auspices of the Education Commission of One Hundred of the Civic Federation of Chicago, at Handel Hall, Saturday, December 1, 1900 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Common School Problems in Chicago: An Address at a Citizens'' Meeting Under Auspices of the Education Commission of One Hundred of the Civic Federation of Chicago, at Handel Hall, Saturday, December 1, 1900 (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Andrew S. Draper
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0243028466
- ISBN 13
- 9780243028467
- Item weight
- 118 grams
This edition presents Draper’s clear-eyed reflections on how cities can build strong, just school systems. It emphasizes the difference between good teaching and hollow administration, and why a city must safeguard teachers, students, and the public trust from political and bureaucratic pressures. The talk also situates Chicago’s challenges within a broader national context, offering lessons still relevant to readers of educational history and policy.
- Understand the author’s view on the relationship between governance, administration, and teaching quality.
- Learn why freedom in the classroom and accountability in leadership are seen as essential for strong schools.
- See historical arguments for centralized, professional school management over fragmented control.
- Consider early 1900s perspectives on reform, reformers, and the role of citizens in shaping public education.
Ideal for readers interested in the history of American public schools, educational policy, and civic reform, as well as teachers and administrators seeking timeless insights into governance and pedagogy.
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