{"product_id":"the-us-secretaries-of-education-a-short-history-of-their-lives-and-impact-9781475847994","title":"The U.S. Secretaries of Education: A Short History of Their Lives and Impact","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe book U.S. Secretaries of Education: A Short History of Their Lives \u0026amp; Impact by Catherine L. Sommervold is a new approach to examining education history. It contains a short biography of each Secretary of Education and discusses their activities, as well as a table that compares them. The book aims to encourage critical thinking and conversations about education and education policy. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 114 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book \"U.S. Secretaries of Education: A Short History of Their Lives \u0026amp; Impact\" by Catherine L. Sommervold offers a fresh perspective on the study of education history. Since the first Secretary of Education was appointed in 1979, a total of thirteen Secretaries have served, excluding interim Secretaries. This comprehensive book provides concise biographies of each Secretary of Education, along with an in-depth exploration of their activities and contributions. Additionally, a comprehensive table is included, allowing for a side-by-side comparison of the Secretaries, their demographics, and their budgets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"U.S. Secretaries\" aims to present a balanced and objective account of the Secretaries, fostering critical thinking and meaningful discussions about education and education policy. By presenting a wealth of information and analysis, this book serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the evolution of education in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 172g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 151 x 7 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781475847994\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catherine L. Sommervold","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44523046109434,"sku":"9781475847994","price":23.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692978720477_book.jpg?v=1693207253","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-us-secretaries-of-education-a-short-history-of-their-lives-and-impact-9781475847994","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}