Education

Areas covered include an overview of American education; primary, elementary, and secondary schools; public versus private schooling; special education; education of gifted children; testing and achievement of students; national education goals; and "at-risk" students. Discusses colleges and universities; issues such as home schooling, school choice, and vouchers; trends in teacher supply and demand; and public opinions about education.

Introduces students to the social constructions of our educational systems and their many players, including students and their peers, teachers, parents, the broader community, politicians and policy makers. The roles of schools, the social processes governing schooling, and impacts on society are all critically explored.

From the schools of ancient times to the present day, Gary Thomas explores how and why education has evolved has it has. Examining education worldwide, he explains the way schools work, noting how curricula are remarkably consistent around the world. Delving into some of the big questions,Thomas explores the history of education in this Very Short Introduction. Considering various styles such as progressive versus formal, he also explores the ideas of some of the big theorists, including Piaget and Vygotsky. Looking at different forms of education and styles of teaching, he considers the ways in which education is being improved by matching styles of learning to teaching, and ensuring that schools are more inclusive and meaningful for a broader range of students. He finishes by considering the ways inwhich education may develop over the coming century.

Education statistics collected by the National Center for Education Statistics.

This publication contains the key indicators of the condition of education in the United States. Spotlights on issues of current policy interest that take a more in-depth look at the issues through text, graphics and short videos (online version). From the National Center for Education Statistics.

A wealth of information on over 300 topics such as bullying, early intervention and Head Start as well as information on early childhood education outside of the United States.

An A-Z reference work providing a critical and appreciative overview of English language children’s books from across the world.