23 Myths About the History of American Schools Stanley Deno and economic development in the

and economic development in the antebellum period and considers its powerful impact in furthering the antislavery cause

Sanders demonstrates how white efforts to preserve segregation led to the underfunding of public Black colleges

A firsthand account by seven college and university leaders who went beyond traditional boundaries of operation and identity to preserve

or live in public housing

There are moons with atmospheres or with oceans hidden beneath their surfaces

23 Myths About the History of American Schools Stanley Deno and economic development in theIn this fascinating collection, some of the foremost historians of education including Barbara Beatty, Larry Cuban, Linda Eisenmann, Yoon K. Pak, John L. Rury, and Jonathan Zimmerman debunk commonly held myths about American schooling. Each short, readable chapter focuses on one myth, explaining what the real history is and how it helped shape education today. Contributors take on a host of tall tales, including the supposed agrarian origins of summer