Reese, William J., 1951-

Testing wars in the public schools : a forgotten history / William J. Reese. - Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2013. - 298 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Festivals of learning -- A putting-down sin -- Screwing machines -- A pile of thunder-bolts -- Thanatopsis and square roots -- Chewing pencil tops -- The culture of testing.

9780674073043

2012033665


Educational tests and measurements--History--United States--19th century.
Public schools--History--United States--19th century.

LB3051 / .R3553 2013

371.26097309034