| Edition |
2006 ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 173 p.) : ill. |
| Series |
Information Plus reference series
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Gale eBooks
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| Note |
ISSN "1557-7021". |
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Formerly published by: Information Plus, Wylie, Texas. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
An Overview of American Education -- Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Schools -- Education for Special School Populations -- Testing and Achievement -- National Policies for Improvement -- Student at Risk -- Issues in Education --Teachers -- Colleges and Universities --Public Opinions about Education. |
| Summary |
Provides the latest information and statistics of education in the United States. Covers: primary, elementary, and secondary schools; public vs. private schooling; national education goals; student testing and achievement; dropout rates; 'at risk' students; home schooling; school choice; vouchers; teacher supply & demand; public opinions about education; violence and drug use in schools; special education; education of gifted children, and more. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Education -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Gale (Firm)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Education. Detroit, Mich. : Gale, c2006 0787651036 |
| ISBN |
9781414418650 (electronic book) |
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1414418655 (electronic book) |
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0787651036 (set) |
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1414404115 |
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