The American school: from the Puritans to the Trump era (Tenth edition.)

This current, comprehensive history of American education is designed to stimulate critical analysis and critical thinking by offering alternative interpretations of each historical period.

In his signature straight-forward, concise style, Joel Spring provides a variety of interpretations of American schooling, from conservative to leftist, in order to spark the reader's own critical thinking about history and schools.

This tenth edition follows the history of American education from the 17th century to the integration into global capitalism of the 21st century to the tumultuous current political landscape.

In particular, the updates focus on tracing the direct religious links between the colonial Puritans and the current-day Trump administration.