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1) School: Episode 2.As American as public school, 1900-1950 : :the story of American Public Education
Series
School the story of American public education volume episode 2, 1900-1950
Language
English
Description
Describes how massive immigration, child labor laws, and the growth of cities increased school attendance and changed public education in America during the first half of the twentieth century. Looks at the ideas of John Dewey, the effects of IQ tests, the "life adjustment" curriculum, and Cold War politics on students.
Series
School the story of American public education volume episode 3, 1950-1980
Language
English
Description
Describes how in the 1950's, America's public schools teemed with the promise of a new, postwar generation of students, over half of whom would go on to college. This program shows how impressive gains masked profound inequalities: seventeen states had segregated schools; 1% of all Ph. D.'s went to women; and "separate but equal" was still the law of the land.
Series
School the story of American public education volume episode 4, 1980-the present
Language
English
Description
Tells how the 1983 report "Nation at Risk" damaged public confidence in America's school system and spurred attempts at educational reform. Looks at such things as vouchers, charter schools, and privatization as challenges to the historical concept of a common school.