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.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Md. :
Rowman & Littlefield Education,
[2011]
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| Online Access: | Cover image |
| 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. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xv, 167 pages ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781610480598 (hardback) 1610480597 (hardback) 9781610480604 (paper) 1610480600 (paper) 9781610480611 (electronic) 1610480619 (electronic) |