The successes of America’s public schools are unrivaled throughout
the globe providing an opportunity for every American to graduate from
high school. Graduation rates have soared, test scores are better than
at anytime, and immigrants and African Americans are reaching new
successes. The percentage of graduating high school students including
minorities attending college is at an all time high. Despite all these
successes, the media, politicians, and big business attack public
schools and their teachers with inaccuracies that threaten the equal
opportunities provided by public education.
Big business moguls seem determined to dismantle public schools in the
name of a market driven system of educating children via vouchers and
charter schools. No Child Left Behind contributes to this
business-model and penalizes children and teachers with unrealistic
expectations and expensive unnecessary testing. Research indicates
that NCLB, charter schools, and vouchers do not improve students’
learning or help educators teach better. The facts presented herein
are evidence of public school successes and provide reasons to honor
public school educators and support public schools across America.
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Reality vs. Negative Perceptions
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781610483599
Publisert
2012
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Bloomsbury USA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Antall sider
288
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