Challenging Education's Function
Is Its Vision Blurred by Political Issues?
Abstract
Education occurs in a complex environment now confronted by many social issues, and who is ultimately responsible for a child’s education is the fundamental issue. This book’s purpose establishes how parents and not the state wear this responsibility, and how they must consider and navigate through multiple factors in their choice. Political differences are ever-present in America’s culture. The current climate accentuates clashing perspectives involving race, religion and individualism. While many solutions for improving educational outcomes are proposed, political obstacles appear insurmountable. An apolitical strategy providing evidence for large-scale student success culminates this review.
Schlagworte
Nation at Risk Education Reform Achieving educational success- i–viii Preface i–viii
- 19–36 Teacher Pay 19–36
- 37–54 Teacher Gender 37–54
- 81–84 Home Schooling 81–84
- 85–96 A Nation Divided 85–96
- 101–104 Sex-Ed 101–104
- 113–116 Home’s No Longer Sweet 113–116
- 117–120 Civics’ Failure 117–120
- 129–134 Student Cheating 129–134
- 135–140 Standardized Testing 135–140
- 145–150 Civilizing Students 145–150
- 151–152 Common Core Confusion 151–152
- 185–186 Conclusion 185–186
- 187–196 References 187–196