Teaching About American Federal Democracy

Author : Temple University. Center for the Study of Federalism
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Federal government
ISBN : PURD:32754076273329

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Teaching about American Federal Democracy by Temple University. Center for the Study of Federalism Pdf

Ten essays discuss federal democracy, the form of government of the United States. The first essay discusses the origins of American federalism. The second examines why we have a federal system, the functions federalism serves, and the consequences of federalism for the American political system. Federalism in the Constitution and constitutional law are treated in the third essay. The importance of cultural pluralism in American life and the role of American federalism in supporting pluralism are the foci of the fourth essay. The roles that the local community, the states, and political parties play in the federal system are examined in essays 5, 6, and 7, respectively. State, local, and professional roles in citizenship education are discussed in the eighth essay. The ninth essay explores how high school U.S. history and government textbooks approach federalism. The concluding essay describes resources on federalism that can be used in curriculum development at the secondary and college levels. Many of the essays are followed by topics for further study and suggested readings for teachers. (RM)

Author : Kimberly Jenkins Robinson
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781479825899

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A Federal Right to Education by Kimberly Jenkins Robinson Pdf

How the United States can provide equal educational opportunity to every child The United States Supreme Court closed the courthouse door to federal litigation to narrow educational funding and opportunity gaps in schools when it ruled in San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez in 1973 that the Constitution does not guarantee a right to education. Rodriguez pushed reformers back to the state courts where they have had some success in securing reforms to school funding systems through education and equal protection clauses in state constitutions, but far less success in changing the basic structure of school funding in ways that would ensure access to equitable and adequate funding for schools. Given the limitations of state school funding litigation, education reformers continue to seek new avenues to remedy inequitable disparities in educational opportunity and achievement, including recently returning to federal court. This book is the first comprehensive examination of three issues regarding a federal right to education: why federal intervention is needed to close educational opportunity and achievement gaps; the constitutional and statutory legal avenues that could be employed to guarantee a federal right to education; and, the scope of what a federal right to education should guarantee. A Federal Right to Education provides a timely and thoughtful analysis of how the United States could fulfill its unmet promise to provide equal educational opportunity and the American Dream to every child, regardless of race, class, language proficiency, or neighborhood.

Author : David C. Berliner,Carl Hermanns
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807766095

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Public Education by David C. Berliner,Carl Hermanns Pdf

"Twenty-eight eminent essayists remind our nations parents, educators, school board members and politicians that our democracy is in jeopardy and that our nation's system of free universal public education is also under attack. If that attack succeeds, American democracy itself would be further imperiled. That is because American democracy rests on a belief that the power of our government comes from the people, and the diffusion of knowledge and the enlightenment of the people has been a cornerstone of our democracy since the founding of our republic. America's public schools, therefore, have a special mandate"--

Author : Education for Democracy Project (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Democracy
ISBN : UOM:39015015165999

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Education for Democracy by Education for Democracy Project (U.S.) Pdf

Author : United States. President's Commission on Higher Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Democracy and education
ISBN : UCAL:B3960804

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Higher Education for American Democracy by United States. President's Commission on Higher Education Pdf

Author : A. L. Mathews-Schultz,Jennie Sweet-Cushman
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781802206050

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Teaching American Government and Politics by A. L. Mathews-Schultz,Jennie Sweet-Cushman Pdf

Providing practical, concrete teaching strategies alongside relevant methodology and scholarship, this book offers a pedagogical approach for centering students' democratic citizenship and political engagement in American government courses.

Author : Robert Hugh 1895- Mahoney
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 101976614X

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The Federal Government and Education; an Examination of the Federalization Movement in the Light of the Educational Demands of a Democracy by Robert Hugh 1895- Mahoney Pdf

This work provides a critical examination of the federalization of education in the United States. The author examines the history of federal involvement in education, analyzing the impact of federal policies on local schools and communities. Through a detailed analysis of the educational needs of a democracy, the author argues for a more localized and community-driven approach to education policy. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and politics of American education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Robert Hugh Mahoney
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 1021808806

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The Federal Government and Education; an Examination of the Federalization Movement in the Light of the Educational Demands of a Democracy by Robert Hugh Mahoney Pdf

This work provides a critical examination of the federalization of education in the United States. The author examines the history of federal involvement in education, analyzing the impact of federal policies on local schools and communities. Through a detailed analysis of the educational needs of a democracy, the author argues for a more localized and community-driven approach to education policy. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and politics of American education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Martha Derthick
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-06-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0521640393

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Dilemmas of Scale in America's Federal Democracy by Martha Derthick Pdf

Nationalist and local traditions vie within the American federal system and the American experiment with self-government. Bringing together contributions from history, political science and sociology, this book focuses primarily on the local, seeking to recapture its origins, explain its current impact and assess its worth.

Author : Cory Wright-Maley,Trent Davis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317391685

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Teaching for Democracy in an Age of Economic Disparity by Cory Wright-Maley,Trent Davis Pdf

Teaching for Democracy in an Age of Economic Disparity addresses the intersections between democratic education and economic inequality in American society. Drawing upon well-established theoretical constructs in the literature on democratic citizenship as well as recent events, this volume outlines the ways in which students can not only be educated about democracy, but become actively engaged in the social issues of their time. The collection begins with an examination of how the confluence of capitalism and education have problematized the current model of democratic education, before transitioning into discussions of how teachers can confront economic disparity both economically and civically in the classroom. The authors then introduce a variety of ways in which teachers can engage and empower students’ civic action at all grade levels. As a final component, the volume explores new avenues for civic action, including the use of social media for democratic engagement in schools and opportunities for critical reflection and cross-cultural dialogue. This book is a valuable resource for both scholars interested in the research on democratic education and practicing teachers wishing to turn their students into critical, active citizens.

Author : Susan Fuhrman,Marvin Lazerson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780195170306

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The Institutions of American Democracy by Susan Fuhrman,Marvin Lazerson Pdf

From curriculum standards and testing to school choice and civic learning, issues in American education are some of the most debated in the United States. The Institutions of American Democracy , a collection of essays by the nation's leading education scholars and professionals, is designed to inform the debate and stimulate change.In association with the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, The Institutions of American Democracy is the first in a series of books commissioned to enhance public understanding of the nature and function of democratic institutions. A national advisory board--including, among others, Nancy Kassebaum Baker, David Boren, John Brademas, Ellen Condliffe Lagemann, David Gergen, and Lee Hamilton--will guide the vision of the project, which includes future volumes on the press and the three branches of government.Each essay in The Institutions of American Democracy addresses essential questions for policymakers, educators, and anyone committed to public education. What role should public education play in a democracy? How has that role changed through American history? Have the schools lost sight of their responsibility to teach civics and citizenship? How are current debates about education shaping the future of this democratic institution?Among the contributors are William Galston, Director of the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy at the University of Maryland;Clarence Stone, Professor in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland - College Park and editor of Changing Urban Education and Regime Politics: Governing Atlanta, 1946-1988 (University Press of Kansas, 1998).; Susan Moore Johnson, Pforzheimer Professor of Education in Learning and Teaching, Harvard University; Michael Johanek, Executive Director of K-12 Professional Development, College Board; Kathy Simon, co-executive director of the Coalition for Essential Schools and author of Moral Questions in the Classroom (Yale University Press, 2001); and Jennifer Hochschild, Professor of Government and Professor of Afro-American Studies at Harvard University and author of Facing Up to the American Dream: Race, Class, and the Soul of the Nation (Princeton University Press, 1995).

Author : Edward L. Gibson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0801874238

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Federalism and Democracy in Latin America by Edward L. Gibson Pdf

We live in an increasingly federalized world. This fact has generated interest in how federal institutions shape politics, policy-making and the quality of life of those living in federal systems. In this book, Edward L. Gibson brings together a group of scholars to examine the Latin American experience with federalism and to advance our theoretical understanding of politics in federal systems. questions of how and when federal institutions matter for politics, policy-making and democratic practice. They also offer conceptual approaches for studying federal systems, their origins and their internal dynamics. The book provides case studies on the four existing federal systems in Latin America - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela - and their experiences in dealing with a variety of issues, including federal system formation, democratization, electoral representation and economic reform.

Author : Derek W. Black
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781541774384

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Schoolhouse Burning by Derek W. Black Pdf

The full-scale assault on public education threatens not just public education but American democracy itself. Public education as we know it is in trouble. Derek W. Black, a legal scholar and tenacious advocate, shows how major democratic and constitutional developments are intimately linked to the expansion of public education throughout American history. Schoolhouse Burningis grounded in pathbreaking, original research into how the nation, in its infancy, built itself around public education and, following the Civil War, enshrined education as a constitutional right that forever changed the trajectory of our democracy. Public education, alongside the right to vote, was the cornerstone of the recovery of the war-torn nation. Today's current schooling trends -- the declining commitment to properly fund public education and the well-financed political agenda to expand vouchers and charter schools -- present a major assault on the democratic norms that public education represents and risk undermining one of the unique accomplishments of American society.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : CUB:U183034913764

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Resources in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Arnold Shober
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429972515

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The Democratic Dilemma of American Education by Arnold Shober Pdf

This compelling new book asks: How can American education policy be consistent with democratic ideals? Robust democracy is the combination of participation, self-rule, equality, understanding, and inclusion, but these norms can produce contradictory policy. Local control in education policy can undermine educational equality. Participation in teachers unions can improve working conditions but thwart self-rule by local taxpayers. The Democratic Dilemma of American Education draws on contemporary research in political science and education policy to offer remarkably balanced insights into these challenging issues. Expertly navigating through local, state, and federal layers of education policy, Arnold Shober examines contemporary controversies over education governance, teachers unions and collective bargaining, school funding, school choice, academic accountability, and desegregation. Shober describes the inherent practical dilemmas of current policy and the difficulties policymakers face in overcoming them to produce lasting educational reform in a democratic, federal system of government. Timely, engaging, and accessible, this is the ideal resource for courses in public policy as well as education and politics.