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David F. Labaree is the Lee L. Jacks Professor at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education and a professor (by courtesy) in history. His research focuses on the historical sociology of American schooling, including the evolution of high schools, consumerism in education, and the role of schools in promoting social access and advantage over subject-matter learning. He has held leadership roles, serving as president of the History of Education Society and a member of the executive board of the American Educational Research Association.
- Key Works: The Making of an American High School (1988), How to Succeed in School Without Really Learning (1997), The Trouble with Ed Schools (2004), Someone Has to Fail (2010), and A Perfect Mess (2017).
Labaree’s scholarship critiques educational institutions, examining their societal roles and contradictions, particularly how schooling perpetuates social hierarchies despite claims of meritocracy.
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