The Community School from the Great Depression to the Present: Is There a Future?

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Bibliographic Details
Title:	The Community School from the Great Depression to the Present: Is There a Future?
Authors:	Stack Jr., Sam F.¹
Source:	Journal of Philosophy & History of Education. 2016, Vol. 66, p43-59. 17p.
Subject Terms:	Education, Community schools, Adult education, Literacy, World War II
Abstract:	The article looks at the historical approach to describe the gradual transition of the community school in the 1930s from citizen-centered focus to client-centered or service focus following World War II. Topics discussed includes discourse surrounding the community school, needs and interests of the community and emphasizing flexibility and experimentation, and impact of remedial literacy programs and adult-education program.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article looks at the historical approach to describe the gradual transition of the community school in the 1930s from citizen-centered focus to client-centered or service focus following World War II. Topics discussed includes discourse surrounding the community school, needs and interests of the community and emphasizing flexibility and experimentation, and impact of remedial literacy programs and adult-education program.
ISSN:	23773499