Some dissonance on the day school bandwagon

Publication Date: January 2000

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Author(s): Steven M. Brown

Research Area: Education

Keywords: American Jews; Part-time schools; Day schools

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The purpose here is to discuss the serious pitfalls inherent in allegiance to the emerging policy of exclusive support for day schools, and to caution against neglect of other forms of gateways into Judaism. The explosive growth of day schools, and the ensuing enthusiastic support of Federations and family foundations may be blinding policy makers to some troubling facts that could bring the whole enterprise to collapse. Here, then, are some dissonant vibrations about the day school bandwagon.