The Fight For Local Control
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The Fight For Local Control
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Author : Campbell F. Scribner
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2016-06-07
The Fight For Local Control written by Campbell F. Scribner and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-07 with Education categories.
Throughout the twentieth century, local control of school districts was one of the most contentious issues in American politics. As state and federal regulation attempted to standardize public schools, conservatives defended local prerogative as a bulwark of democratic values. Yet their commitment to those values was shifting and selective. In The Fight for Local Control, Campbell F. Scribner demonstrates how, in the decades after World War II, suburban communities appropriated legacies of rural education to assert their political autonomy and in the process radically changed educational law. Scribner’s account unfolds on the metropolitan fringe, where rapid suburbanization overlapped with the consolidation of thousands of small rural schools. Rural residents initially clashed with their new neighbors, but by the 1960s the groups had rallied to resist government oversight. What began as residual opposition to school consolidation would transform into campaigns against race-based busing, unionized teachers, tax equalization, and secular curriculum. In case after case, suburban conservatives carved out new rights for local autonomy, stifling equal educational opportunity. Yet Scribner also provides insight into why many conservatives have since abandoned localism for policies that stress school choice and federal accountability. In the 1970s, as new battles arose over unions, textbooks, and taxes, districts on the rural-suburban fringe became the first to assert individual choice in the form of school vouchers, religious exemptions, and a marketplace model of education. At the same time, they began to embrace tax limitation and standardized testing, policies that checked educational bureaucracy but bypassed local school boards. The effect, Scribner concludes, has been to reinforce inequalities between districts while weakening participatory government within them, keeping the worst aspects of local control in place while forfeiting its virtues.
Takeover
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Author : Domingo Morel
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
Takeover written by Domingo Morel and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Education categories.
State takeovers of local governments have garnered national attention of late, particularly following the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. In most U.S. cities, local governments are responsible for decisions concerning matters such as the local water supply and school affairs. However, once a state takes over, this decision-making capability is shuttled. Despite the widespread attention that takeovers in Flint and Detroit have gained, we know little about how such takeovers--a policy option that has been in use since the 1980s--affect political power in local communities. By focusing on takeovers of local school districts, this book offers the first systematic study of state takeovers of local governments. Although many major U.S. cities have experienced state takeovers of their local school districts, we know little about the political causes and consequences of takeovers. Complicating this phenomenon are the justifications for state takeokers; while they are assumedly based on concerns with poor academic performance, questions of race and political power play a critical role in the takeover of local school districts. However, Domingo Morel brings clarity to these questions and limitations--he examines the factors that contribute to state takeovers as well as the effects and political implications of takeovers on racialized communities, the communities most often affected by them. Morel both lays out the conditions under which the policy will disempower or empower racial and ethnic minority populations, and expands our understanding of urban politics. Morel argues that state interventions are a part of the new normal for cities and offers a novel theoretical framework for understanding the presence of the state in America's urban areas. The book is built around an original study of nearly 1000 school districts, including every school district that has been taken over by their respective state, and a powerful case study of Newark, New Jersey.
Warship 2025
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Author : Stephen Dent
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2025-05-08
Warship 2025 written by Stephen Dent and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-08 with History categories.
The 2025 edition of Warship, the celebrated annual publication featuring original research on the history, development, and service of the world's warships. For over 45 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, Warship combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research with which the annual has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the hallmark of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs. This year's Warship includes features on France's first destroyers, the turn-of-the-century 300-tonne type; Denmark's H-class submarines of World War II; Italy's proposed battlecruiser designs; the Imperial Japanese Navy's Chikuma-class protected cruisers; Soviet S-class submarines; and the first of a series on Imperial Germany's torpedo boats and destroyers.
Building Rules
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Author : Kee Warner
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-02-19
Building Rules written by Kee Warner and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-19 with Architecture categories.
Urban and suburban growth is a burning local issue for communities across the United States and many other parts of the world. Concerns include protecting habitats, high costs of infrastructure, social inequalities, traffic congestion, and more intangible worries about "quality of life." Citizens pressure public officials to intensify development regulations, flying in the face of local "growth machines." Builders and growth boosters oppose regulation as unfair and bad for local economies. Based on a systematic comparative study of urban areas in Southern California, this book provides a much-needed examination of the true impacts of local development controls, including the ways that they have and have not made a difference. The authors draw general implications for communities elsewhere and how to better understand theories of growth and urban governance.
The New American Suburb
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Author : Katrin B. Anacker
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-03-03
The New American Suburb written by Katrin B. Anacker and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-03 with Social Science categories.
The majority of Americans live in suburbs and until about a decade or so ago, most suburbs had been assumed to be non-Hispanic White, affluent, and without problems. However, recent data have shown that there are changing trends among U.S. suburbs. This book provides timely analyses of current suburban issues by utilizing recently published data from the 2010 Census and American Community Survey to address key themes including suburban poverty; racial and ethnic change and suburban decline; suburban foreclosures; and suburban policy.
Everybody S Problem
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Author : Karen M. Hawkins
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2017-12-10
Everybody S Problem written by Karen M. Hawkins and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-10 with History categories.
Through her case study of Craven Operation Progress, Karen Hawkins challenges a number of assumptions regarding the Community Action Agencies (CAAs), central among them being that middle-class whites on CAA boards were either uninterested or unable to meet the needs of poor citizens and that biracial agreement and cooperation was essentially impossible. Drawing from untapped primary sources, Hawkins finds some successes in interracial cooperation. Hawkins contends that it was not only liberal action that led to economic and social change in Eastern North Carolina, but also moderate compromise and open mindedness.
Thirst
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Author : Alan Snitow
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2007-06-30
Thirst written by Alan Snitow and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-30 with Political Science categories.
Out of sight of most Americans, global corporations likeNestlé, Suez, and Veolia are rapidly buying up our local watersources—lakes, streams, and springs—and taking controlof public water services. In their drive to privatize and commodifywater, they have manipulated and bought politicians, clinchedbackroom deals, and subverted the democratic process by trying todeny citizens a voice in fundamental decisions about their mostessential public resource. The authors' PBS documentary Thirst showed howcommunities around the world are resisting the privatization andcommodification of water. Thirst, the book,picks up where the documentary left off, revealing the emergence ofcontroversial new water wars in the United States and showing howcommunities here are fighting this battle, often against companiesheadquartered overseas. Read areview...http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/03/18/RVGS9OHPKT1.DTL
Place Matters
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Author : Peter Dreier
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2014-08-15
Place Matters written by Peter Dreier and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-15 with Political Science categories.
How can the United States create the political will to address our major urban problems—poverty, unemployment, crime, traffic congestion, toxic pollution, education, energy consumption, and housing, among others? That’s the basic question addressed by the new edition of this award-winning book. Thoroughly revised and updated for its third edition, Place Matters examines the major trends and problems shaping our cities and suburbs, explores a range of policy solutions to address them, and looks closely at the potential political coalitions needed to put the country’s “urban crisis” back on the public agenda. The problem of rising inequality is at the center of Place Matters. During the past several decades, the standard of living for the American middle class has stagnated, the number of poor people has reached its highest level since the 1960s, and the super-rich have dramatically increased their share of the nation’s wealth and income. At the same time, Americans have grown further apart in terms of where they live, work, and play. This trend—economic segregation—no longer simply reflects the racial segregation between white suburbs and minority cities. In cities and suburbs alike, poor, middle class, and wealthy Americans now live in separate geographic spaces. The authors have updated the case studies and examples used to illustrate the book’s key themes, incorporated the latest Census data, and drawn on exit polls and other data to examine the voting patterns and outcomes of the 2012 elections. They have expanded their discussion of how American cities are influenced by and influence global economic and social forces and how American cities compare with their counterparts in other parts of the world. And they draw upon the latest research and case studies not only to examine the negative impacts of income inequality and economic segregation, but also assess the efforts that civic and community groups, unions, business, and government are making to tackle them. Fully up to date and far richer and more provocative, this new version surpasses its previous editions and will continue to be an essential volume for all who study urban politics and care about our cities.
Sharing Leadership Stories In Rural Education
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Author : Simone White
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-12-09
Sharing Leadership Stories In Rural Education written by Simone White and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-09 with Education categories.
This book brings together the two fields of ‘educational leadership’ and ‘rurality’ and builds on the growing field of inquiry into the significance of ‘adding the rural’ to all aspects of education. It explores the vibrancy and variety of opportunities and challenges that are met by rural education leaders and researchers from two particular countries, Australia and the United States. It illuminates and explores the concept of rural leadership and take an educational stance, shedding light into what it means to lead rurally for educational policy, research, schools, communities and for the next generation of rural leaders themselves. It presents stories from the field with insights into capabilities, approaches, models and strategies for improving practice and outcomes. In addition to adding to the international bodies of knowledge, this volume contributes to advancements in educational leadership theories, as well as expands understanding of requisite knowledge and skills as informed by the distinct circumstances and affordances of rural contexts. This book also explores the construct of service, and explores ways in which it has been infused in various rural education leadership contexts.
The Curse Of Corporate Greed
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-05-11
The Curse Of Corporate Greed written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-11 with Social Science categories.
In the quaint town of Willow Creek, a sinister shadow looms over its idyllic facade. The relentless march of corporate greed threatens to shatter the tranquility of this close-knit community, pitting neighbor against neighbor and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The arrival of a colossal retail behemoth, Walmart, has sent shockwaves through Willow Creek. Its promise of low prices and convenience entices some residents, while others fear the dire consequences it will bring upon their beloved community. Local businesses tremble at the prospect of being swallowed whole by this retail giant, their livelihoods hanging precariously in the balance. Amidst the growing tension, a gruesome discovery rocks Willow Creek to its core. The lifeless body of Gladys Hawthorne, a vocal opponent of Walmart's expansion, is found in her home. The town is gripped by fear and uncertainty as the search for her killer intensifies. As the investigation unfolds, a web of deceit and corruption is slowly unraveled. Suspicions fall upon various individuals, each with their own motives for wanting Gladys silenced. The town's mayor, heavily influenced by Walmart's campaign contributions, is revealed to have turned a blind eye to the corporation's questionable practices. A local developer stands to profit handsomely from the Walmart project, making him a person of interest. With each revelation, the lines between right and wrong blur as the tentacles of corporate greed reach into every corner of Willow Creek. The town's very identity is at stake as it grapples with the consequences of unchecked corporate power. In the face of adversity, a group of determined residents band together to fight for their community. They organize protests, boycott Walmart, and demand accountability from those responsible for Gladys's murder. Their unwavering spirit serves as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness that threatens to consume Willow Creek. This gripping account exposes the devastating impact of corporate greed on small-town America. It is a cautionary tale about the importance of standing up to corporate bullies and fighting for the values that make our communities strong. If you like this book, write a review on google books!