Bøker av Thomas C. Hunt

An episodic history that deals with selected periods, movements, and individuals throughout the course of American education history from the time of colonial Massachusetts in the 17th century up to present times.

With articles dealing with denomination, law, public policy and financing this anthology grants an evenhanded view of the impact of religion on our nation's public schools.

Following an introductory historical chapter, this work analyzes topics including: accelerated Christian education, bullying, caring, character development, cheating, civic education, commitment, counseling, democratic schools, discipline, drug and alcohol education, honesty, justice, moral agency, peer influence, and positive psychology.

Two essays examine the impact of religion on the culture and activities of US public schools. Another six explore denomination, law, public policy, and financing of religion- affiliated schools. They address the central questions of keeping schools affordable while paying a living wage to personnel