The American States and the Age of School Systems.

Richardson, John G.

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ERIC Number: EJ303744

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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The American States and the Age of School Systems.

Richardson, John G.

American Journal of Education, v92 n4 p473-502 Aug 1984

Outlines a model of educational change in state school systems. Argues that the enactment of compulsory attendance marks the formal beginning of a state system and that then the newly-formed institution begins to undergo self-generating change. (KH)

Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizational Development, Organizational Theories, School Attendance Legislation, State Departments of Education, State Legislation, State School District Relationship, Statewide Planning

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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