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Choosing Schools

- Vouchers and American Education
Af: Jerome J. Hanus, Jr. Cookson Engelsk Paperback

Choosing Schools

- Vouchers and American Education
Af: Jerome J. Hanus, Jr. Cookson Engelsk Paperback
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Authorities in constitutional law, political theory, and public education policy, the authors of this volume analyze one of the most controversial debates currently facing Americans; the issue of school choice and the potential of vouchers as an alternative to the present public educational system. Choosing Schools explores the issue from many angles and discusses the benefits and pitfalls of the voucher system. Contents: PART ONE: An Argument in Favor of School Vouchers, Jerome J. Hanus; Introduction: The Controversy Over Public Schools; Public Education: Two Misconceptions; Democracy, Pluralism, and School Choice; Equity, Liberty, and Nonpublic Schools; Constitutional Law and Vouchers; The Empirical Questions About Private Education; An Affirmative Action Argument for Vouchers; The Politics of Voucher Legislation; Conclusion. PART TWO: There is No Escape Clause in the Social Contract: The Case Against School Vouchers, Peter W. Cookson, Jr.; Education is a Political Right, Not a Property Right; Consumership Will Not Improve Education; Public Funding of Religious Schools is Unconstitutional; There is No Known Relationship Between Vouchers and Student Achievement; Vouchers Are Expensive, Impractical, and Inherently Destructive to Community Schools; Conclusion.
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Authorities in constitutional law, political theory, and public education policy, the authors of this volume analyze one of the most controversial debates currently facing Americans; the issue of school choice and the potential of vouchers as an alternative to the present public educational system. Choosing Schools explores the issue from many angles and discusses the benefits and pitfalls of the voucher system. Contents: PART ONE: An Argument in Favor of School Vouchers, Jerome J. Hanus; Introduction: The Controversy Over Public Schools; Public Education: Two Misconceptions; Democracy, Pluralism, and School Choice; Equity, Liberty, and Nonpublic Schools; Constitutional Law and Vouchers; The Empirical Questions About Private Education; An Affirmative Action Argument for Vouchers; The Politics of Voucher Legislation; Conclusion. PART TWO: There is No Escape Clause in the Social Contract: The Case Against School Vouchers, Peter W. Cookson, Jr.; Education is a Political Right, Not a Property Right; Consumership Will Not Improve Education; Public Funding of Religious Schools is Unconstitutional; There is No Known Relationship Between Vouchers and Student Achievement; Vouchers Are Expensive, Impractical, and Inherently Destructive to Community Schools; Conclusion.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 160
ISBN-13: 9781879383500
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1879383500
Kategori: Skoler
Udg. Dato: 23 apr 1996
Længde: 15mm
Bredde: 154mm
Højde: 229mm
Forlag: American University Press
Oplagsdato: 23 apr 1996
Forfatter(e): Jerome J. Hanus, Jr. Cookson
Forfatter(e) Jerome J. Hanus, Jr. Cookson


Kategori Skoler


ISBN-13 9781879383500


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 160


Udgave


Længde 15mm


Bredde 154mm


Højde 229mm


Udg. Dato 23 apr 1996


Oplagsdato 23 apr 1996


Forlag American University Press