History and Social Foundations of American Education, The, 10th edition

·        Acquire a greater understanding of how technology in the classroom has evolved and become familiar with the types of technologies utilized today. This edition includes a plethora of technology coverage throughout the text—including expanded treatment of new educational delivery systems (distance learning, online resources, computer-based research, and emerging educational technologies); special feature Education in the Future: From Now to Then that integrates past and present technological advances and their effects on education; and web-based references and activities at the end of each chapter.

·        Engage in historical studies and perspective and get acquainted with historical research with the integration, update and modification of activities and study guides at the end of each chapter.

·        Gain access to the most up-to-date topical ideas, movements, concerns, and challenges in education with updated material and the inclusion of key topics such as the relationship between history and current issues, school reform, law and education, “futurism,” as well as the international and global influences and trends in education with threats to global stability, terrorism, and natural disasters.

 ·        Better prepare for class with a quick reference guide to key historical periods. Timelines and Then and Now sections in each chapter place pivotal concepts, people, and technologies in perspective and bring to life the forces that shaped each educational era.

·        Engage students in higher-order thinking and hands-on learning experiences with useful end-of-chapter sections–Gaining Perspective Through Critical Analysis and History in Action in Today's Classrooms.

The tenth edition gives a concise yet detailed examination of the vital issues facing educators in a changing social order. The authors have included more on laws and litigation affecting educators suggesting likely future court cases; explored the impact on America from the vast expansion of formal education in China with its unique combination of communism and capitalism; and made projections of changes in the future, suggesting modifications needed to meet anticipated new developments in education in a global society.

·        NEW All Major Educational Themes are Deeply Developed Based on Time. From the use of poorly educated and untrained school masters in Colonial times, to the highly sophisticated programs and techniques found in modern colleges; or the history of educational technology from horn books and chalk boards, to the use of computers, cell phones, the internet, Twitter and Facebook—the timeline of technological advancements utilized in education is covered throughout the text. 

·        NEW Section on Non-Western Philosophies, their Attributes, Customs, and Values in Chapter 2.  Greater emphasis is given to a global society, non-western nations (China, India, Japan, and Islamic nations), their different philosophies and vast impact on America.

·        NEW Important Coverage of the Acceleration of School Violence in Modern Times and the Strong Security Measures Being Taken to Keep Schools Safe. The trends and their impact on the learning environment are examined in Chapter 9, along with necessary strong security measures (armed guards in schools and time consuming lockdowns), and the problems of gangs, vandalism, drug abuse and bullying in schools.

·        NEW Examination and Inclusion of the Obama Administration’s 4.6 billion Dollar "Race to the Top" Programs. Other initiatives including expansion of Charter Schools and their role in alternative educational delivery systems are given critical review. All suggested new programs are considered in the light of a critical shortage of funding at state and national levels. This new content is located in Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 10.

·        NEW Updated Coverage of New Laws and Court Cases and the Effect on Education and Educators. This edition builds upon the detailed and comprehensive coverage of laws and litigation, featured in previous editions, and includes suggestions on future legal issues in Chapter 10. 

·        NEW Exploration of the No Child Left Behind Act and the Various Attempts to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act can be found in Chapters 5, 7, 8, and 10. This edition addresses the many sides of the debate surrounding the Act, including a divided Congress and the concerns of educators about penalties, teacher qualifications, and average yearly progress.

·        NEW Updated Chapter Pedagogy. Each chapter has timelines covering evolving historical and social foundation facts; an Issues Box to help students focus and explore our educational systems critical issues; and addresses key issues and challenges facing educators with end-of-chapter critical thinking questions and projects.