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Tyack, David; Hansot, Elisabeth – Educational Researcher, 1988
The complexities of institutional change and stability in terms of gender policies are analyzed. The following three questions are central to the discussion: (1) why did some policy changes take place with only minor controversy? (2) why did vehement policy talk affect practice so little? and (3) how did gender reforms alter educational…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Educational Change, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Lasser, Carol, Ed. – 1987
Twelve essays by contemporary scholars explore, from a historical perspective, the meaning of collegiate coeducation in the United States, including its value, utility, significance, and successes and failures in supplying equal education for both sexes. An introductory first section contains the essay "Coeducation in a Gender-Stratified…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Coeducation, Educational History, Equal Education
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Russell, Julia D. – Feminist Teacher, 1993
Describes the impact of an independent school's switch to a coeducational institution from single sex boy's school. Discusses the process of redefining the school community and developing a set of core school values. Includes a set of recommended elements for successful coeducation programs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Coeducation, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment