American Education

"I have used this text for decades and recommend it to other instructors of social foundations of education courses. It contains a lot of valuable information and insights on schooling, particularly issues of equity and social justice, and it is written in a style that is accessible to college juniors, seniors, and fifth-year credential students." -- Richard Neumann, Professor Emeritus, San Diego State University, Imperial Valley "I appreciate how the text invites readers into a discussion/conversation about complex issues. It provides students with an understanding of American schools as embedded and influenced by a broader political landscape over time and up to the present day." -- Amy Damrow, Assistant Professor, Cultural Foundations, Kent State University at Stark "Joel Springs text is a great introduction into the teaching field. Springs text covers practically everything. I think thats what makes it valuable. Spring also does a good job of showing us many sides, while also framing issues that invite debate. Thats another huge plus about this textit stirs up great discussions." -- Joe Ohlinger, Assistant Professor, Education, Purdue University

Joel Spring is Professor Emeritus at Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, USA.

1. Pandemic and the Goals of Schooling 2. The Social Goals of Schooling 3. Education and Equality of Opportunity 4. The Economic Goals of Schooling: Human Capital, Global Economy and Preschool 5. Equality of Educational Opportunity: Institutional Racism, Gender and Special Needs 6. Student Diversity 7. Who Controls American Education? Elected Officials and the Deep State 8. State and Federal Control of Education 9. The Teaching Profession 10. Globalization of Education