Why America's public schools are the best place for your kids
Subtitle: reality vs. negative perceptions
By: Dave F. Brown
Publisher: R&L Education
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9781610483575; 9781610483582; 9781610483599
Subjects: Academic achievement; EDUCATION / Philosophy & Social Aspects; Public schools; Education; EDUCATION / Comparative
Description: "Despite measured success of American public schools, the media, politicians, and big business attack public schools and their teachers with inaccuracies that threaten the equal opportunities provided by public education. Research indicates that No Child Left Behind, charter schools, and vouchers do not improve students learning or help educators teach better. The book provide reasons to support American public schools and educators"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.