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The new American high school / Theodore R. Sizer ; foreword by Deborah Meier ; introduction by Nancy Faust Sizer.
| Author/creator | Sizer, Theodore R. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, [2013] |
| Description | xxvii, 244 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "The late Theodore Sizer's vision for a truly democratic public high school systemOur current high schools are ill-designed and inefficient. We have inherited a program of studies that in its overall structure has not changed in over a century. The question is What's next? Theodore Sizer, the founder of The Coalition of Essential Schools, was a passionate advocate for the American school system. In this, his last book, he offers a vision of what a future secondary education might look like. In a book that tells the story of his own odyssey, Sizer gives shape to a much-needed agenda for improving our high schools. Includes a vision for the future of our High Schools from one of America's greatest leaders of educational reform Written by Theodore Sizer founder of The Coalition of Essential Schools and author of landmark book Horace's Compromise This final book from the late Theodore Sizer reveals the man and his vision for our secondary education system"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Sizer, Theodore R. New American high school First edition. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, [2013] 9781118584989 |
| LCCN | 2013013536 |
| ISBN | 9781118526422 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 1118526422 (cloth) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LA222 .S545 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |