Community Schools in 19th Century Texas and School Choice Today.

Garrett, Alan W.

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ERIC Number: EJ616012

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Community Schools in 19th Century Texas and School Choice Today.

Garrett, Alan W.

Educational Forum, v65 n1 p22-30 Fall 2000

Community schools arose in Texas in opposition to a post-Civil War centralized school system. Emphasis on parental control, minimal regulation, and funding similar to vouchers echo today's issues about school choice. Their history provides lessons for current school reform efforts. (SK)

Descriptors: Community Schools, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent School Relationship, Public Education, School Choice, State Programs

Publication Type: Historical Materials; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Texas

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