educational change

Chronicles the history of education in the twentieth century, discussing which reform policies and ideas have worked and which haven't.

Provides information for educators on how the brain learns, introducing a way of thinking about learning and teaching; exploring twelve brain/mind principles, with group activities and questions; and explaining the theory upon which brain-based instruction is founded.

Documents and illustrates the research-based factors that contribute to student achievement.

Examines the efforts of James B. Angell, president of the University of Michigan in 1872, to create an articulated system of education that aligned schools, courses, and standards at all levels so that students could pass seamlessly from one grade to another, and from the secondary schools to the university, and looks at how Angell's movement spread and was enacted in other states between the 1870s and the early twentieth century.

Discusses various aspects of integrating students by breaking up ability groups, which many believe to be racist and stultifying to underprivileged children.

Explains the strategies John Stanford used while he was superintendent of Seattle public schools to improve test scores, lessen violence, and increase student/teacher morale.