The Larger Purpose of Public Schools

In response to Frederick Hess' What Is a 'Public School?': Principles for a New Century, Nathan questions Hess' interest in strengthening public education. While there are points on which they can agree such as the calling for more innovation in public school education, there are...

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 2004-02, Vol.85 (6), p.440-441
Main Author: Nathan, Linda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bush, George W
Charter Schools
Democracy
Education
Education reform
Evidence
Musical Instruments
Parent Rights
Pregnancy
Public Education
Public schools
Quality of education
Religious Schools
School Districts
Students with Disabilities
Young Adults
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Summary:In response to Frederick Hess' What Is a 'Public School?': Principles for a New Century, Nathan questions Hess' interest in strengthening public education. While there are points on which they can agree such as the calling for more innovation in public school education, there are some points that Nathan argues. Among the things she points out is Hess' labored analysis, which obscures a simple fact: public schools have a larger and more democratic purpose than private and parochial schools.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/003172170408500607