How Long to Read The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995

How Long Does it Take to Read The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995 by David L. Angus

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This provocative new study of the American high school examines the historical debates about curriculum policy and also traces changes in the institution itself, as evidenced by what students actually studied. Contrary to conventional accounts, the authors argue that beginning in the 1930s, American high schools shifted from institutions primarily concerned with academic and vocational education to institutions mainly focused on custodial care of adolescents. Claiming that these changes reflected educators' racial, class, and gender biases, the authors offer original suggestions for policy...

How long is The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995?

The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995 by David L. Angus is 261 pages long, and a total of 65,511 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 57 minutes to read The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995?

The Failed Promise of the American High School, 1890-1995 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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