History, Education, and the Schools

WILLIAM J. REESE is Professor of Educational Policy Studies, History and European Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. His most recent books is America's Public Schools: From the Common School to 'No Child Left Behind'.

"This nifty collection of previously published articles adds to William J. Reese's established reputation as one of the foremost historians of American education...History, Education and the Schools is an excellent historiography, perfect for undergraduate and graduate courses on the topic." - Andrew Hartman, Register of the Kentucky Historial Society"This is a superb collection of throughtful educational history essays ranging from the investigation of public and private schooling in the past to the analysis of how those educational experiences might inform decision-making today. This well-written book will be of great interest not only to scholars, but to education policymakers and the general public as well." - Maris A. Vinovskis, Bentley Professor of History and Professor of Public Policy, University of Michigan"This sparkling set of essays will be essential reading for anyone concerned with understanding education or improving schools - past, present, or future." - Gary McCulloch, Brian Simon Professor of the History of Educatin, Institute of Education, University of London"This volume is timely, unique, and accessible. Highly recommended." - CHOICE

• Introduction PART I: HISTORY AND ITS USES On the Nature and Purpose of History What History Teaches About the Impact of Educational Research Upon Practice PART II: URBAN SCHOOLS IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY Public Education in St. Louis Political Economy and the High School PAT III: PRIVATE SCHOOLS, PAST AND PRESENT Changing Conceptions of 'Public' and 'Private' in American Educational History Soldiers for Christ in the Army of God: The Christian School Movement PART IV: THE FATE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL Public Schools and the Common Good Why Americans Love to Reform the Public Schools