Challenging Education's Function

Is Its Vision Blurred by Political Issues?

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

Av Jim Dueck

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Education occurs in a complex environment now confronted by many social issues, and who is ultimately responsible for a child’s education is the fundamental issue. This book’s purpose establishes how parents and not the state wear this responsibility, and how they must consider and navigate through multiple factors in their choice. Political differences are ever-present in America’s culture. The current climate accentuates clashing perspectives involving race, religion and individualism. While many solutions for improving educational outcomes are proposed, political obstacles appear insurmountable. An apolitical strategy providing evidence for large-scale student success culminates this review.

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Utgivningsdatum2023-02-14
Mått151 x 230 x 12 mm
Vikt281 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor204
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781475865929

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PrefaceA Nation at Risk, StillImpact of Teachers’ UnionsUnion’s Control Over TeachersTeacher PayTeacher GenderUnequal Education OpportunityParent’s Responsibility and RightHome Schooling: Friend Not FoeA Divided NationWoke In the ClassroomSex Ed: Too Much Too Soon12. Expressive Individualism13. Home’s No Longer Sweet14. Civics’ Failure15. Hollywood Or “Hollyrude”16. Student Cheating17. Standardized Testing18. School’s Missing Students19. Civilizing Students20.Common Core Confusion21. Old-Fashioned Schooling22. Students’ Mental Health and Covid Fallout23. Successful Education Guaranteed24. Expecting And Achieving Results25. Conclusion References

If you are looking for a feel-good book about American education, then you can avoid reading this one. Dueck’s blistering critique ranges from low expectations to the politicization of the curriculum. You will not agree with everything in these pages – I certainly don’t – but coherent debate on educational policy requires that we get out of the echo chamber and consider divergent points of view. Dueck brings his international experience to bear on uncomfortable topics and will, I hope, lead to a vigorous and productive evidence-based dialog on education that will lead to better opportunities for all students.