The School as a Social Institution (Classic Reprint): An Introduction to the Study of Social Education: An Introduction to the Study of Social Education (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Unlocking the school’s power as a community center for all ages.

This book argues that the school can act as a social hub, extending its reach beyond the classroom. It explores how schools can support adults and families by linking education with community life, health, and social welfare. The discussion weighs the promises and practical limits of turning school buildings into centers for social work, civic life, and shared learning.

- Discover how the school’s equipment and time could serve the wider community without interrupting children’s education.
- See the roles of other institutions, like religious communities, and how religion or denominations affect centralizing efforts.
- Learn about obstacles to community centers, including intolerance, inertia, leadership gaps, and isolation in rural areas.
- Consider the reasons for and against expanding the school’s social duties, and how this work can strengthen citizens’ engagement with schooling.

Ideal for readers of educational policy, sociology of education, and teachers who want to understand how schools can strengthen local life while staying true to their core mission.

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