Wasting minds :why our education system is failing and what we can do about it
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
ASCD
c2011
xi, 199 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references )p. 183-193( and index
The "get tough" policy -- All standards for all students -- If it moves, test it -- Make them take algebra -- Wanted : great teachers -- The quest for the supreme leader -- The dropout epidemic -- Time for what? -- Never enough money -- Needed : a new strategy of new schools -- One student at a time -- Many pathways to success -- Life to text -- It's the work that counts -- Start them early -- A new role for teachers -- A matter of choice -- Schools for digital natives