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School: The Story of American Public Education
URL: http://www.pbs.org/kcet/publicschool/

Description:
Companion to a 2001 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series that "that chronicles the development of our nation's public education system from the late 1770s to the 21st century." Includes essays on school choice, bilingual education, and tests and standards. Also include profiles of education innovators, a photo gallery, and a "Then and Now" section on changes in classroom items (such as blackboards and pencils) and procedures.

Publisher:
Roundtable, Inc.

Extra Keywords
policy

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Education -- United States -- History
Education and state -- United States
Public schools -- United States

LII Database Information:
Record 16120 created by Jennifer English on 08/24/2004
Last modification on 10/14/2004
Published: 08/24/2004  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/16120