The wrong emphasis : kids learn what adults teach /

In the world of high-octane curriculum, assessment, and accountability, educators too often neglect educational realities. This book examines the current status of public education in America, the associated political landscape, and the latest philosophies aimed at improving test scores, and offers...

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Main Author:	Tufte, John E. (John Elling), 1972-
Corporate Author:	Ebook Library
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2014.
Subjects:	Education > Aims and objectives > United States. Education > Curricula > United States. Education > Parent participation > United States. Educational accountability > United States. Public schools > United States. Teaching > United States. Public schools > United States. Education > Aims and objectives > United States. Education > Curricula > United States. Educational accountability > United States. Teaching > United States. Education > Parent participation > United States. EDUCATION / Administration / General. EDUCATION / Organizations & Institutions. Electronic books.
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Summary:	In the world of high-octane curriculum, assessment, and accountability, educators too often neglect educational realities. This book examines the current status of public education in America, the associated political landscape, and the latest philosophies aimed at improving test scores, and offers straightforward advice for parents and educators.
Item Description:	Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 129 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781475803402 1475803400