The Shaping of American Higher Education: Emergence and Growth of the Contemporary System



When the first edition of The Shaping of American Higher Education was published it was lauded for its historical perspective and in-depth coverage of current events that provided an authoritative, comprehensive account of the history of higher education in the United States. As in the first edition, this book tracks trends and important issues in eight key areas: student access, faculty professionalization, curricular expansion, institutional growth, governance, fi… More >>

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Foundations of Education



FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION, Eleventh Edition, helps students understand the key educational issues and policies affecting American education. Through an array of applied features, the authors help to prepare users for their careers by tying the book’s themes to users’ future practice. These include “TeachSource Video Cases,” “From Pre-Service to Practice” real-world teaching examples, and “Certification Connection Activities.” Reflective pedagogy encourages users to f… More >>

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What They Don’t Tell You in Schools of Education about School Administration



Possibly the all-time best-selling book on school administration. It has been reprinted many times, and has sold tens of thousands of copies. Highly praised in reviews, it is an assigned text in many graduate education courses on school administration…. More >>

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