Social Stratification of School Knowledge in Character Training Programs of South Buffalo, New York, 1918-1932.

Thomas, William B.; Moran, Kevin J.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Social Stratification of School Knowledge in Character Training Programs of South Buffalo, New York, 1918-1932.

Thomas, William B.; Moran, Kevin J.

Journal of Education, v170 n1 p77-94 1988

Examines how, in the 1920s, policymakers and teachers in Buffalo (New York) designed and implemented a stratified curriculum as an outgrowth of the school district's character training program. They emphasized academics in higher- and middle-socioeconomic status elementary schools and character training in lower-status schools. (Author/BJV)

Descriptors: Academic Education, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational History, Elementary Education, Equal Education, Individual Development, Social Differences, Social History, Social Stratification, Socioeconomic Status

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York (Buffalo)

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