Wasting minds why our education system is failing and what we can do about it / Ronald A. Wolk.

Author/creator Wolk, Ronald A.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAlexandria, Virginia, USA : ASCD,
Descriptionxi, 199 p. ; 23 cm.
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Subjects

Contents The "get tough" policy -- All standards for all students -- If it moves, test it -- Make them take algebra -- Wanted : great teachers -- The quest for the supreme leader -- The dropout epidemic -- Time for what? -- Never enough money -- Needed : a new strategy of new schools -- One student at a time -- Many pathways to success -- Life to text -- It's the work that counts -- Start them early -- A new role for teachers -- A matter of choice -- Schools for digital natives.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 183-193) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010043521
ISBN9781416611318 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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