Title: How the other half learns : equality, excellence, and the battle over school choice /
Authors: Pondiscio, Robert,
Year: 2019
Subjects: Educational equalization United States.; Charter schools United States; School choice United States.; Education and state United States.; Public schools Social aspects United States.; Charter schools; Education and state; Educational equalization; Public schools Social aspects; School choice; United States
Abstract: "An inside look at America's most controversial charter schools, and the moral and political questions around public education and school choice"--
Contents: The Tiffany test -- "We have an army coming" -- Bronx 1 -- No excuses -- Whack-a-mole -- "I want to slit my wrists" -- "Just let this Latina pass" -- Marriage counseling -- The window and the mirror -- Outliers -- The math lesson -- "Catholic school on the outside, bank street on the inside" -- Survival mode -- Releasing the beast -- Come to Jesus -- Plan of attack -- "Teach me!" -- Joy and vomit -- Testing day -- The lottery -- The GAS factor -- Proof point -- Culture clash -- The "likely" list -- Lessons learned -- One last visit.