ISBN: 9781330853580 - vacation schools (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history, benefits, and implementation of vacation schools in the United States. Beginning with their inception in 1885 by the Newark board of education, the text traces their growth and evolution over the next several decades. The author discusses the various activities and subjects taught in these schools, from manual training to sewing and cooking, and notes the benefits they provided to students, such as opportunities for academic enrichment, skill development, and social interaction. The book also examines the role of vacation schools in addressing social issues such as poverty and juvenile delinquency. Through archival research and historical analysis, the author provides a comprehensive overview of this important aspect of American education. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…