| Description |
ix, 164 p. : ill. ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. The case for democratic schools / James A. Beane and Michael W. Apple -- 2. La Escuela Fratney : a journey toward democracy / Bob Peterson -- 3. "Feelin' what they feelin'" : democracy and curriculum in Cabrini Green / Brian D. Schultz -- 4. The situation made us special / Barbara L. Brodhagen -- 5. Beyond the shop : reinventing vocational education / Larry Rosenstock and Adria Steinberg -- 6. Central Park East Secondary School : the hard part is making it happen / Deborah Meier and Paul Schwarz -- 7. Lessons from democratic schools / Michael W. Apple and James A. Beane |
| Summary |
"Democratic Schools, Second Edition, shows in detail how educators can make a lasting difference by combining authentic, important lessons and a consistent, building- or system-wide focus on a critical and democratic education. Apple and Beane once more convene seven of America's most creative democratic educators for a powerful conversation about how to build an education that is worthy of our highest ideals."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-162) |
| Subject |
Public schools -- United States -- Case studies
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Democracy -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Case studies
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Critical pedagogy -- United States -- Case studies
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Educational equalization -- United States -- Case studies
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| Author |
Apple, Michael W
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Beane, James A., 1944-
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| LC no. |
2006030211 |
| ISBN |
9780325010755 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0325010757 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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