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SEED 1001 Critical Issues in US Education (Bradley): History of Public Education in America

Professor Talana Bradley Spring 2023 OER

Essential Questions / In Class Reflection

  • Why was public education created in America and for whom?
  • What impact does its origin have on the system today?
  • Who does it serve?

Resources: read, watch and listen

Pedagogy of the Oppressed 50th Anniversary: How can Freire’s banking concept of education help you engage your future students?

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