Our schools and our future : --are we still at risk? / edited by Paul E. Peterson ; members of the Task Force on K-12 Education, John E. Chubb [and others].

Other author Peterson, Paul E.
Other author Chubb, John E.
Other author Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace. Koret Task Force on K-12 Education.
Format Book
Publication InfoStanford, Calif. : Hoover Institution Press, Stanford University, ©2003.
Descriptionxx, 378 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Education--United States.
Educational change--United States.

Cover title Our schools & our future
Contents Are we still at risk? Findings and recommendations / Koret task force on K-12 education -- pt. 1. "A nation at risk": then and now. A historic document / Diane Ravitch -- Little gain in student achievement / Paul E. Peterson -- What has changed and what has not / Caroline M. Hoxby -- Minority children at risk / Paul Hill, Kacey Guin, Mary Beth Celio -- The importance of school quality / Eric A. Hanushek -- pt. 2. Why so little was reformed. The politics of the status quo / Terry M. Moe -- Teacher reform gone astray / Chester E. Finn Jr. -- The curricular smorgasbord / Williamson M. Evers, Paul Clopton -- Neglecting the early grades / E.D. Hirsch Jr. -- pt. 3. Getting serious. Real accountability / Herbert J. Walberg -- Real Choice / John E. Chubb.
Local noteLittle-344821--305131051355W
General note"An assessment by the Koret Task Force on K-12 Education"--Cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002191907
ISBN0817939229 (pbk.)
ISBN9780817939229 (pbk.)
ISBN0817939210
ISBN9780817939212

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Joyner General Stacks LA217.2 .O87 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold