The High School Failures

OBrien, Francis Paul, 1885-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 222K words
Chapters: 23

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The High School Failures by Francis Paul OBrienAuthor: OBrien, Francis Paul, 1885-,Language: English, Class: LB: Education: Theory and practice of education, Release Date: Apr 22, 2005

Editor's review

This book is Francis Paul O'Brien's early twentieth-century educational study of high school student failure, falling within the category of educational theory and practice. Its value lies not in offering an easy read but in treating "high school failure" as a real-world issue requiring statistical analysis, causal attribution, and intervention; it suits readers interested in the history of education, school systems, and student attrition. Many of the contextual factors discussed—academic articulation, school management, family and social environment, individual differences—still offer meaningful points of comparison today. As a public-domain e-book, it is easy to search and cite, making it especially suitable for thematic reading or research materials. Readers are advised to understand it within the historical context of early twentieth-century American educational expansion and reform, and to note the author's classification criteria and the social conditions of the time; it should not be applied directly to contemporary educational evaluation. For general readers, it is more a historical snapshot of educational problems than a popular guide to upbringing.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students and researchers in the history of education and the sociology of education
Primary and secondary school teachers concerned with student attrition and academic failure
Readers seeking public-domain educational literature for thematic reading
General readers interested in the early twentieth-century American education system

Not a good fit for

Parents hoping for concrete methods of family education
Readers who prefer light narrative or literary reading
Readers expecting contemporary empirical data and the latest research findings

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and conclusion first to grasp the author's overall classification of the causes of failure, then return to the argumentative chapters in detail.
Take notes on the author's statistical criteria and historical background as you read, to facilitate comparison with contemporary research.
Read alongside other works on educational equity or student dropout to develop a comparative perspective on the history of the problem.
If citing in writing, verify page numbers and edition information in the original text first, and avoid paraphrasing out of context.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Which country and period of high school failure does this book discuss?

According to the title and author information, the book discusses academic failure and student attrition at the high school level in the early twentieth-century United States; the author, Francis Paul O'Brien, lived after 1885. The specific statistical scope and years should be based on the original text; readers should note its historical context and should not equate it directly with contemporary educational conditions.

Is this book suitable for guiding family education today?

Not very suitable. It is a piece of educational research literature focused on analyzing causes of failure and systemic problems, not on providing practical family education plans. Parents seeking to understand contemporary children's learning problems would be better served by recently published books on educational psychology or learning methods; this book can serve as historical background reference.

What should readers note when reading the public-domain e-book edition?

This book comes from Project Gutenberg and is a public-domain electronic text; formatting and scan quality may vary by edition. When reading, first confirm whether the text is complete and verify chapter and page information when citing; for academic writing, it is best to cross-check against library print copies or other reliable editions to avoid misquotation caused by formatting differences.

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OBrien, Francis Paul, 1885- Author

Francis Paul O'Brien (OBrien, Francis Paul, 1885-) is an author about whom relatively little biographical information is available; his nationality, education, and specific career details are not clearly recorded in public sources, and the information currently accessible is quite limited. The library holds only one work by him, The High School Failures, whose title suggests a discussion of problems in secondary education, possibly involving analysis of student academic performance, school systems, or teaching practices. Due to the lack of further background material, it is not possible to confirm the book's specific content, publication date, or scholarly reception, nor to assess the author's overall standing in the field of educational research. This introduction is based solely on the facts available in the library and on the title, without adding any unverified personal experiences or honors. For a fuller understanding of O'Brien's educational views and writing style, readers are advised to consult the original book and related reviews.