New York at School

"New York at School" offers a comprehensive and detailed examination of the public school system in New York City during the late 1920s. Written by Josephine Chase, this work provides an insightful look into the complex machinery of one of the world's largest urban educational infrastructures. The book delves into the diverse activities and administrative structures that defined both the student experience and the professional environment of the era.Readers will find a thorough exploration of various educational levels, from elementary schools to vocational training and specialized instruction. Chase meticulously documents the pedagogical approaches, extracurricular programs, and organizational challenges faced by administrators during a period of significant urban growth and social change. By highlighting the day-to-day operations and the broader philosophical goals of the New York City Board of Education, "New York at School" serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of public instruction in America. This work captures a pivotal moment in educational history, illustrating the dedication and innovation required to serve a vast and diverse student population. It remains an essential primary-source reference for historians of education, sociologists, and those interested in the civic history of New York City.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 286, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press