EDUC060
PUBLIC SCHOOLS & DEMOCRACY
Also listed under 1 other title
- Public Schools and Democracy
- Department
- Education
- Terms offered
- 13
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
Section information text: From Colonial times to the present, Americans have looked to free public education to be the main instrument for all citizens to access political maturity and equality, as well as economic opportunity. In 1848, educator Horace Mann wrote: "Education ... is the great equalizer of the conditions of men-the balance-wheel of the social machinery." In this seminar, using primary documents-laws, reports, and court decisions-both historical and contemporary, we will explore both the historical context and, especially, the current realities in public schools, to determine how effective they have been and are at present in carrying out this crucial responsibility.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2009–2019
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2013 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2012 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2011 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2010 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2009 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Fri, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM JCED2 201920162015201420132012
- Fri, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM JC104 20112010
- Thu, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC118 200920082007
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 26923 |
| Fall 2018 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 18 enrolled | 26923 |
| Fall 2017 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 18 enrolled | 20290 |
| Fall 2016 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 20290 |
| Fall 2015 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 20290 |
| Fall 2014 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 16 enrolled | 20290 |
| Fall 2013 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 20290 |
| Fall 2012 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 20290 |
| Fall 2011 | John P. Ameer | First Year Seminar | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 20290 |
| Fall 2010 | John P. Ameer | First Year Seminar | 1 | 18 of 17 enrolled | 27312 |
| Fall 2009 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 16 enrolled | 24923 |
| Fall 2008 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 16 enrolled | 24923 |
| Fall 2007 | John P. Ameer | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 16 enrolled | 24923 |