Fear and Learning in America
«“In Fear and Learning in America, John Kuhn weaves together stories from his life as a teacher and missionary with tales from history. The result is a fresh way of thinking about schools and educational policy. Refuting A Nation at Risk, Mr. Kuhn warns, persuasively, of ‘a rising tide of inequality.’ His message, artfully delivered in this important book, should be heeded.” - John Merrow, education correspondent, PBS NewsHour, and president, Learning Matters, Inc.
“Kuhn is a superb educator and his valuable book effectively dissects the myths about today’s high-stakes testing environment and the worsening conditions under which educators are expected to make miracles every day, or else. His cogent arguments against such policies demonstrate what is really important and should inform the debate about public education.” - Randi Weingarten, president, American Federation of Teachers.»
In this provocative book, "America's Superintendent," John Kuhn lays bare the scare tactics at the root of the modern school reform movement. Kuhn conveys a deeply held passion for the mission and promise of public education through his own experience as a school administrator in Texas. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Teachers' College Press
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9780807755723
- Utgivelsesår
- 2014
- Format
- 23 x 17 cm
Anmeldelser
«“In Fear and Learning in America, John Kuhn weaves together stories from his life as a teacher and missionary with tales from history. The result is a fresh way of thinking about schools and educational policy. Refuting A Nation at Risk, Mr. Kuhn warns, persuasively, of ‘a rising tide of inequality.’ His message, artfully delivered in this important book, should be heeded.” - John Merrow, education correspondent, PBS NewsHour, and president, Learning Matters, Inc.
“Kuhn is a superb educator and his valuable book effectively dissects the myths about today’s high-stakes testing environment and the worsening conditions under which educators are expected to make miracles every day, or else. His cogent arguments against such policies demonstrate what is really important and should inform the debate about public education.” - Randi Weingarten, president, American Federation of Teachers.»