Introduction to the foundations of American Education by James A Johnson,  Harold W Collins , Victor L. Dupuis, John H. Johansen.  The foundations of American Education constitute the very basis of professional teacher education.  It is through this study of the foundations of American Education, that among other things, the future teacher develop an understanding of the administration of present-day schools;  and become aware of the school's role in society and of its responsibilities for helping to solve all social problems.