The Arc of Educational Change

The Arc of Educational Change places American educational history into a realistic, modern historical context that recognizes both the importance of collaboration as well as the role of individuals who traditionally have been excluded from our educational narrative. These include women, African Americans, immigrants and working people.
At a time when individualism has come to dominate our world and we often celebrate the accomplishments of the great figures of the past and present, we sometimes forget that cooperation, collaboration, and networking have always been at the heart of progress, change and improvement of our social order, our economy, and our educational system.
The Arc of Educational Change provides a balanced perspective of American educational history that recognizes both the important role of individuals as well as a diverse set of collaborators who helped promote equity, inclusion, and justice in our schools.

Donald Parkerson is Distinguished Professor of Teaching in the History Department at East Carolina University. He has published seven books on the history of education with his coauthor, Jo Ann Parkerson.
Jo Ann Parkerson is Professor Emeritus of Education at Methodist University. Previously she taught in the public schools and has published seven books on the history of education with her coauthor, Donald Parkerson.

Introduction: Collaboration in American Educational History
Chapter One: Foundationalists
Chapter Two: Advocates of the Poor
Chapter Three: Education for Democracy
Chapter Four: Gender Equity in Education
Chapter Five: The Common School
Chapter Six: A Curriculum for the Nation
Chapter Seven: Freedmen's Bureau Schools
Chapter Eight: The Progressives
Chapter Nine: Champions of Racial Justice
Chapter Ten: The Arc of Educational Change
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About the Authors