American Education

Reviews / Votes

"I have used American Education for decades in my Foundations of Education course. I think Dr. Spring's attention to equity and justice, and critical perspective on schooling in the United States is valuable for students of education. Dr. Spring's style of writing and the language he uses is accessible, especially for newcomers to the field."
- Richard Neumann, Professor of Education, San Diego State University, Imperial Valley Campus

"American Education is comprehensive and introduces students to a wide range of topics in a fairly systematic way. I really appreciate that the book helps students situate schooling and education within a political landscape."
-Amy Damrow, Assistant Professor of Cultural Foundations and Education, Kent State University

"I began using Dr. Spring's text in its 13th edition. Dr. Spring addresses the issues that my students will encounter in public education. The conversations in my classroom are enhanced by the book's introduction of theories, legislation, court cases, and historic and contemporary practice in American education."
-Mary Burke Givens, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies, University of Alabama

"Overall, this is a good book to introduce students to topics and issues in education. Dr. Spring tries to show multiple sides of issues which is an excellent way to encourage critical thinking."
- Teressa A. Jackson, Adjunct Instructor of Education, Coastal Pines Technical College

"Dr. Spring provides a good look into the teaching and learning within a public-school system in a broader democratic society by engaging the reader in brief historical and political viewpoints as they relate to the community school system. American Education does a good job describing the struggle schools have had in their attempt to balance these views to best serve the interests of their communities and more broadly, national interests."
- Teresa Coffman, Professor of Education, University of Mary Washington