Author : Christopher Paslay
Publisher : R&L Education
ISBN 13 : 1610480619
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Village Proposal by : Christopher Paslay
Download or read book The Village Proposal written by Christopher Paslay and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Village Proposal is based on the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. Part education commentary, part memoir, the book analyzes the theme of shared responsibility in public schools and evaluates the importance of sound teacher instruction; the effectiveness of America's teacher colleges; the need for strong school leaders and supports; the need for strong parental and community involvement; the effectiveness of multiculturalism and social justice in closing the achievement gap; the relevancy of education policy; the impact of private business and politics on schools; and how the media and technology are influencing education.