The Controversial Issues Being Faced in Education: The Pros and Cons Being Encountered in Today's Schools

by M. Scott Norton

Overview

M. Scott Norton discusses the major controversial issues facing K–12 education, including educational standards, gun control, funding, teacher licensure, and many more. The reader will be able to determine just how the controversial issues weigh heavily on school program success and student learning. Although it will be difficult to reach a final recommendation or solution, the available research and reader’s ability to become familiar with the topic will lead to a better understanding of why the controversies tend to go on and on.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475850437
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/12/2019
Pages:	124
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

M. Scott Norton is a former public school teacher, coordinator of curriculum, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. He has served as professor and vice-chairman of the Department of Educational Administration and Supervision at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as professor and chair of the Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies at Arizona State University, where he is professor emeritus.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1: Controversial Issues Being Encountered in Education at the Local Level

Chapter 2: Controversial Issues at the Local Level –Part 2

Chapter 3: Educational Controversies That are Primarily a Concern of the States

Chapter 4: Educational Controversies Primarily Focused at the Federal Government Level

About the Author