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American Education Reform

Discover what shapes how we talk about schools today by exploring the history of U.S. education reform. Engage with the main actors, key decisions, and major turning points in this history. See how social forces drive reform. Learn about how the critical tensions embedded in U.S. education policy and practice apply to schools nationally, globally— and where you live.
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Rating 4.5 based on 9 ratings
Length 9 weeks
Starts Jul 3 (42 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Instructors Dr. John L. Puckett, Dr. Michael Charles Johanek
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Language English
Subjects Humanities Art & Design
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Rating 4.5 based on 9 ratings
Length 9 weeks
Starts Jul 3 (42 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Instructors Dr. John L. Puckett, Dr. Michael Charles Johanek
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Humanities Art & Design
Tags History Arts And Humanities

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