Curr Iss-Sch and Society

Catalog description

This course examines the background and current status of proposals that address a variety of educational controversies. Past and present cycles of reform are considered generally, with specific attention given to issues such as governmental roles in education; financial reform; school choice; multicultural education; teacher education; teacher empowerment; race, class, and gender issues in education; education and work; and the relationship of children¿s health and learning.