Foundations of Education

Foundations of Education, 3rd Edition, is a textbook exploring the institutional, social, and instructional dimensions of public schooling. The text examines competing goals within education while addressing structural and societal issues in modern school systems.

The volume discusses education reform from 1900 to the present, ethical and legal considerations for educators, and diversity and cultural assets. It also analyzes cultural, social, and educational causes of the achievement gap along with potential approaches to address them.

Institutional operations form a central component of the text, with attention given to school governance, school finance, and standards-based instruction. Reference tools include an index and a glossary of key terms.