Myers Education Press - Commodification of American Education

Explore the shifting landscape of teacher preparation in The Commodification of American Education: Persistent Threats and Paths Forward. For decades, teacher training has moved toward technical skills, standards, and accountability measures that have become mandatory in P-12 schooling across the nation. This book examines how accreditation programs often prioritize instruction methods that encourage teacher candidates to act as servants of the school system rather than educators who govern the meaning of schooling. Myers Education Press provides a deep look at the history of these educational shifts. Readers will gain a perspective on how current teaching practices developed and discover strategies to address these trends. This text is essential for those looking to understand the evolution of teacher preparation and the paths forward for the profession.