50 Myths And Lies That Threaten America's Public Schools

Synopsis

Two of the most respected voices in education and a team of young education scholars identify 50 myths and lies that threaten America's public schools. With hard-hitting information and a touch of comic relief, Berliner, Glass, and their Associates separate fact from fiction in this comprehensive look at modern education reform. They explain how the mythical failure of public education has been created and perpetuated in large part by political and economic interests that stand to gain from its destruction. They also expose a rapidly expanding variety of organizations and media that intentionally misrepresent facts. Many of these organizations also suggest that their goal is unbiased service in the public interest when, in fact, they represent narrow political and financial interests. Where appropriate, the authors name the promoters of these deceptions and point out how they are served by encouraging false beliefs.

This provocative book features short essays on important topics to provide every elected representative, school administrator, school board member, teacher, parent, and concerned citizen with much food for thought, as well as reliable knowledge from authoritative sources.

Copyright:

2014

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

270 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780807755242

Publisher:

Teachers College Press

Date of Addition:

11/09/20

Copyrighted By:

Teachers College, Columbia University

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Education, Politics and Government

Submitted By:

Daproim Africa

Proofread By:

Daproim Africa

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.