Horace's hope
Subtitle: what works for the American high school
By: Theodore R. Sizer.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co.
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 198
Subjects: High schools -- United States; Education, Secondary -- Aims and objectives -- United States; Educational change -- United States
Description: At a time when the need for intelligent school reform is urgent, when parents, educators, and policymakers wonder where to turn next. Ted Sizer offers a wise and eloquent assessment of what works - and what doesn't - in our schools. Abundant with graceful insights and with the candid stories of dedicated teachers, parents, and students. Horace's Hope will rekindle the spirit of all who hold an interest in our children's future. It is sure to become a classic in field.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-198).

CONTENTS:

A story where nothing happens -- A place where something happened -- There is more to it than just the schools -- Massive middle schools -- The words of reform -- New schools in suburbia -- The work of reform -- A system of schools -- What matters -- New practice from new evidence -- Troublesome complexities -- The good new days -- Horace's hope -- Appendix A : the coalition of essential schools -- Appendix B : the coalition of essential schools : a national research context -- Appendix C : members of the Coalition of Essential Schools.