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A History of Education in Kentucky
Contributor(s): Ellis, William E. (Author)

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 ISBN: 081312977X     ISBN-13: 9780813129778
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
OUR PRICE: $38.00  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2011
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Education | History
- Education | Secondary
Dewey: 370.976
LCCN: 2010044903
Series: Topics in Kentucky History
Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" L (2.10 lbs) 546 pages
Themes:
- Geographic Orientation - Kentucky
- Cultural Region - Southeast U.S.
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
Kentucky is nationally renowned for horses, bourbon, rich natural resources, and unfortunately, hindered by a deficient educational system. Though its reputation is not always justified, in national rankings for grades K-12 and higher education, Kentucky consistently ranks among the lowest states in education funding, literacy, and student achievement. In A History of Education in Kentucky, William E. Ellis illuminates the successes and failures of public and private education in the commonwealth since its settlement. Ellis demonstrates how political leaders in the nineteenth century created a culture that devalued public education and refused to adequately fund it. He also analyzes efforts by teachers and policy makers to enact vital reforms and establish adequate, equal education, and discusses ongoing battles related to religious instruction, integration, and the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). A History of Education in Kentucky is the only up-to-date, single-volume history of education in the commonwealth. Offering more than mere policy analysis, this comprehensive work tells the story of passionate students, teachers, and leaders who have worked for progress from the 1770s to the present day. Despite the prevailing pessimism about education in Kentucky, Ellis acknowledges signs of a vibrant educational atmosphere in the state. By advocating a better understanding of the past, Ellis looks to the future and challenges Kentuckians to avoid historic failures and build on their successes.
 
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