Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent

Educational reform, and to a lesser extent educational dissent, occupy a prominent place in the annals of U.S. education. Whether based on religious, cultural, social, philosophical, or pedagogical grounds, they are ever-present in our educational history. Although some reforms have been presented as a remedy for society′s ills, most programs were aimed toward practical transformation of the existing system to ensure that each child will have a better opportunity to succeed in U.S. society.

Educational reform is a topic rich with ideas, rife with controversy, and vital in its outcome for school patrons, educators, and the nation as a whole. With nearly 450 entries, these two volumes comprise the first reference work to bring together the strands of reform and reformers and dissent and dissenters in one place as a resource for parents, policymakers, scholars, teachers, and those studying to enter the teaching profession.

Key Features

• Opens with a historical overview of educational reform and dissent and a timeline of key reforms, legislation, publications, and more
• Examines the reform or dissent related to education found in theories, concepts, ideas, writings, research, and practice
• Addresses how reformers and dissenters become significant culture-shaping people and change the way we conduct our lives

Key Themes

• Accountability
• Biographies
• Concepts and Theories
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Diversity
• Finances and Economics
• Government
• Organizations?Advisory
• Organizations?Business and Foundations
• Organizations?Curriculum
• Organizations?Government
• Organizations?Professional
• Organizations?Think Tanks
• Public Policy
• Religion and Religious Education
• Reports
• School Types
• Special Needs
• Technology

This authoritative work fills a void in the literature in the vast areas of educational reform and dissent, making it a must-have resource for any academic library. Availability in print and electronic formats provides students with convenient, easy access, wherever they may be.