Bending the Twig (Classic Reprint): The Revolution in Education, and Its Effect on Our Children: The Revolution in Education, and Its Effect on Our Children (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Shaking up schools and shaping minds: a bold critique of 20th‑century education reforms and their impact on children
This book examines how major shifts in American education, driven by progressive ideas, aimed at social change have altered curricula, classroom life, and the role of teachers. It argues that emphasis on social aims and new teaching methods sometimes overshadow essential subjects and traditional freedoms, with lasting effects on students and society.

In careful, documentable detail, it traces policy changes, influential leaders, and the debate over academic freedom, curriculum control, and the balance between loyalty, citizenship, and personal development. The text invites readers to weigh the promises of reform against the realities faced by students, families, and educators.

• How curriculum choices have shifted away from core subjects and toward social aims


• The role of teachers, administrators, and policy makers in shaping education


• Arguments for and against progressive approaches and academic freedom


• Historical examples that illustrate the broader effects on schools and communities

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