The Boise Survey, 1920 (Classic Reprint): A Concrete Study of the Administration of a City School System: A Concrete Study of the Administration of a City School System (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A comprehensive look at how Boise’s public schools were organized and studied in 1919–1920. This nonfiction report presents a detailed, on‑the‑ground survey of a city school system, showing how administrators, teachers, and students interact to shape a large urban school program. It combines observations, staff input, and practical findings to explain what Boise’s schools aimed to achieve and how they could improve.

In clear, accessible chapters, the book covers the legal framework, organizational structure, teaching staff, curriculum, classroom instruction, student progress, health and facilities, high school development, guidance services, and school finances. It highlights the collaborative effort of a whole survey team and emphasizes the goal of informing citizens and guiding progressive school policy.

- How the administrative and teaching staff were organized and evaluated
- What the curriculum and instructional practices looked like in practice
- How health, buildings, and equipment affected learning
- Insights into counseling, vocational guidance, and cost management

Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century educational policy, city planning for schools, and the practical challenges of running a large urban district. This edition provides a grounded portrait of Boise’s public education as a key community enterprise.

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