Continuity and Change in the Pursuit of a Democratic Public Mission for Our Schools

An essential mission of schools, Mr. Bellamy and Mr. Goodlad argue, is ensuring that each new generation understands the principles and institutions that support democratic life. Schools require vigilant stewardship to serve this public purpose. Much of the needed work is local, but it depends on ne...

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Veröffentlicht in:Phi Delta Kappan 2008-04, Vol.89 (8), p.565-571
Hauptverfasser: Bellamy, G. Thomas, Goodlad, John I.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An essential mission of schools, Mr. Bellamy and Mr. Goodlad argue, is ensuring that each new generation understands the principles and institutions that support democratic life. Schools require vigilant stewardship to serve this public purpose. Much of the needed work is local, but it depends on new and challenging collaborations among education professionals, local public groups, and policy makers. (Contains 10 endnotes.)
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/003172170808900806