HISTORY OF THE FEDERAL ROLE IN AMERICAN EDUCATION

EDPOL/HISTORY 665

Course Description

Examines the history of federal aid to education from 1776 to the present, with heavy emphasis on the post-World War II period. Explores the federal role in public education in the Early Republic and during Reconstruction; Traces the evolution of federal policies concerning racial desegregation, compensatory education for low-income students, bilingual education, and special education for the disabled. Critically reflect on the tradition of "local control," policy implementation and evaluation, accountability, block grants, interest groups and lobbies; nationally standardized testing, and the different goals assigned to public schooling in the United States (e.g., social integration/inclusion, individual academic achievement, etc.).

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.38

3.85% from Historical

Completion Rate

91.67%

-3.75% from Historical

A Rate

58.33%

22.5% from Historical

Class Size

14.29% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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