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Since 1888, National Geographic magazine has provided its readers a wealth of information and helped us understand the world in which we live. Insightful articles, supported by gorgeous photography and impeccable research, bring the mission of the National Geographic Society front and center: to inspire people to care about the planet. The Explore series in Spanish delivers National Geographic to you in the same spirit. Each of the Spanish language books in this series presents the best artic...

The last Indian War was fought against Native American children in the dormitories and classrooms of government boarding schools. Only by removing Indian children from their homes for extended periods of time, policymakers reasoned, could white civilization take root while childhood memories of savagism gradually faded to the point of extinction. In the words of one official: Kill the Indian and save the man. Education for Extinction offers the first comprehensive account of this dispiriting...

First published in 1968, this text quickly became essential reading for anyone interested in American education. This new and enhanced version: -- Assesses the impact of the original publication and explains its continuing significance.-- Shatters warm and comforting myths about the origins of public education.-- Shows how some of the most problematic features of public education have their origins in nineteenth century styles of educational reform.

Teaching with film is not a new approach in the social studies classroom. Different publications, such as Hollywood or History, have bridged the gap with challenges attached to using historical film and engage students through inquiry, not entertainment. To continue with the Hollywood or History strategy, this text uses television shows (sitcoms) to brings issue-centered curriculum to middle and high school classrooms. By exploring issues in specific episodes, students can learn the history behi...

This book examines the impact of World Bank-supported educational reforms introduced in Ghana since 1986 and related investment projects in support of basic education. A nation-wide survey of households, schools, and teachers found that both the quantity and quality of schooling has improved over the last fifteen years. Enrolments in basic education have increased by over 10 percent compared to 15 years ago. And whereas 15 years ago nearly two-thirds of primary school graduates were illiterate,...

This text addresses the issues underlying the restructuring of American schools at the family, school and community level. It presents a balance of the theoretical issues underlying reform and the practical ways in which specific groups are wrestling with these issues.