Posts Tagged colleges and universities
Dewey’s Dream: Universities and Democracies in an Age of Education Reform
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This timely, persuasive, and hopeful book reexamines John Dewey’s idea of schools, specifically community schools, as the best places to grow a democratic society that is based on racial, social, and economic justice. The authors assert that American colleges and universities bear a responsibility for-and would benefit substantially from-working with schools to develop democratic schools and communities…. More >>
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Cost Containment in Higher Education: Issues and Recommendations
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With increased public concern over accountability, educational institutions are being asked the defend their expenses. In addition, the heady economic boom of the late 90’s has given way to an economic slowdown and possible recession, making colleges and universities take hard looks at their spending practices. This book offers practical advice on how to contain costs in an academic environment, highlighting how economic models from business and industry can be tran… More >>
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