The village proposal : education as a shared responsibility /

"The Village Proposal is based on the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. Part education commentary, part memoir, the book analyzes the theme of shared responsibility in public schools"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Paslay, Christopher
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, [2011]
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Summary:"The Village Proposal is based on the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. Part education commentary, part memoir, the book analyzes the theme of shared responsibility in public schools"-- Provided by publisher.
"The Village Proposal is based on the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. Part education commentary, part memoir, the book analyzes the theme of shared responsibility in public schools and evaluates the importance of sound teacher instruction; the effectiveness of America's teacher colleges; the need for strong school leaders and supports; the need for strong parental and community involvement; the effectiveness of multiculturalism and social justice in closing the achievement gap; the relevancy of education policy; the impact of private business and politics on schools; and how the media and technology are influencing education"-- Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:xv, 167 pages ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9781610480598 (hardback)
1610480597 (hardback)
9781610480604 (paper)
1610480600 (paper)
9781610480611 (electronic)
1610480619 (electronic)