School Reform: The Critical IssuesWilliamson M. Evers, Lance T. Izumi, Pam Riley This book presents a collection of recent articles on education reform. The contributors examine the basic nature of our education problems, provide a clear understanding of why schools and students are underperforming, and propose reasonable and effective strategies for success. |
Contents
TEACHING APPROACHES I | 1 |
A Unique School or Out of Step? | 8 |
What Is an Educrat? | 33 |
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