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Name: The teacher wars
Author: Dana Goldstein

Dana Goldstein’s expansive history of American public education examines how teachers have consistently borne the brunt of shifting, often impossible expectations. From the feminization of teaching in the nineteenth century to the rise of unions and the debates over teachers as civil servants versus academic professionals, the book weaves a narrative that links past conflicts to contemporary issues such as merit pay, Teach for America, and student‑testing evaluations. Goldstein places the United States in a global context—referring to countries like Finland and South Korea—to illustrate how broader social supports interact with schooling. Through this historical lens, she argues that understanding the political and cultural baggage surrounding teaching is essential for meaningful educational reform.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Education & Language/Teaching

Authors: Dana Goldstein

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