Barriers to excellence : the changes needed for our schools / Betsy Gunzelmann.

Author/creator Gunzelmann, Betsy, 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield Education, [2012], ©2012.
Descriptionix, 97 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents There is trouble in our schools : a historical overview of barriers and imbalance -- Rescuing our schools : perspectives of leaders, reformers, and entrepreneurs -- The gathering of data from many directions -- Society and culture : first, most complex, and most controversial of the barriers to excellence -- Political barriers to excellence : multifaceted and difficult, but not impossible to resolve -- Economic barriers to excellence -- Psychological barriers to educational excellence -- Educational issues : process and logistical barriers -- Breaking down the barriers and restoring balance -- Education : our key to future success.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2012010466
ISBN9781610485784 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN1610485785 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781610485791 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1610485793 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks LB2822.82 .G86 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold