Public and Private Education in America by Casey D. Cobb, Gen... - 9798216201687

Public and Private Education in AmericaExamining the Facts\nAuthor(s): Casey D. Cobb, Gene V. Glass\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Bloomsbury Academic\nISBN-13: 9798216201687, 979-8216201687\nSynopsis\n\""A convenient, information-rich source for anyone interested in schooling.\"" Library Journal\n\nThis title gives readers a clear understanding of the true state of public and private education systems in the USA by refuting falsehoods, misunderstandings, and exaggerations and confirming the validity of other assertions.\n\nIssues covered include categories of public and private schools and variations in academic performance and socioeconomic status therein; controversies surrounding school choice, including school vouchers and charter schools; accountability and assessment of private and public schools; debates about school environment, safety, and curricula; and teacher and administrator quality. All of these issues are examined in.