Race and Common School Reform: The Strange Career of the NYSPECC, 1847-1860.

Rury, John L.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Race and Common School Reform: The Strange Career of the NYSPECC, 1847-1860.

Rury, John L.

Urban Education, v20 n4 p473-92 Jan 1986

Describes the successful efforts of New York City's Black community to improve schools for Blacks in the 1830s and 40s. Presents a case study of the New York Society for the Promotion of Education among Colored Children, which promoted greater attendance and higher achievement. (KH)

Descriptors: Black Community, Black Education, Black History, Black Organizations, Community Organizations, Educational Improvement, Public Schools, Urban Schools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)

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