The global achievement gap

why even our best schools don't teach the new survival skills our children need--and what we can do about it

A critique of public education in the United States. Draws on interviews with business leaders and classroom observations to examine the gap between employers' needs for critical thinking skills and the passive learning environment common in the school system. Provides guidance for teacher, parent, and employers to work on changing the public school system.

Basic Books
2010
9780465002306
book

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