Secondary Schools

A broad survey of secondary schools their historical origins and present-day goals intentions and practices in educating adolescents.Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook charts the planning designing and administration of the various types of secondary schools in the U.S. and their goals. It maps the historical foundation of the school system examines important social and cultural movements in education analyzes legislation and policy issues looks at standardization and discusses reform.Always keeping the needs of students in close focus this book examines public and private institutions vocational curricula schools within schools as well as target audiences for specific institutions educational standards accessibility admission policies student assistance and other important subjects.