ERIC Number: ED145580
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Publication Date: 1977
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American Secondary Education: The Conant Influence. A Look at Conant's Recommendations for Senior and Junior High Schools.
Passow, A. Harry
This monograph examines James B. Conant's works on American education. Emphasis is placed on three major works--"The American High School Today: A First Report to Interested Citizens,""Education in the Junior High School Years," and "The Comprehensive High School: A Second Report to Interested Citizens." Attention is also given to Conant's work on the problems of schools in metropolitan areas, the education of teachers, and educational policy. An appendix contains some of his recommendations for high schools and junior high schools. (IRT)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Curriculum, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Educational Quality, Equal Education, High Schools, Junior High Schools, Secondary Education, Teacher Education, Urban Education
NASSP, 1904 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091 ($3.00, quantity discounts; orders totaling $10 or less must be accompanied by payment; shipping charges plus a $2 handling fee are added to billed orders)
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Authoring Institution: National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, VA.
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