public schools

Chris Whittle recounts the efforts of his company, Edison Schools, to improve inner-city education for American children, offering them a chance at a better education and a better future.

Examines some of the major education controversies that have arisen since the 1950s, discussing desegregation, funding, reform, school choice, ability grouping, and other topics, argues that most issues come down to a conflict between what is best for the individual and what is good for all students, and offers suggestions for building a consensus on education policy.

Diane Ravitch, a one-time supporter of the No Child Left Behind Act, discusses the failures of the system, lowered testing standards, and her concerns for the education system in the United States.

Spoiled-little-rich-girl Astrid Krieger is forced to attend public school when she is expelled from the elite Bristol Academy.

Proposes a plan for the reconstruction of America's school system, addressing community involvement, high expectations, diverse approaches to learning, national standards and assessment, teacher pay and certification, facilities, vouchers, and much more.

Focuses on why schools so often fail to equip children to face life as self-determining adults and the type of reform needed.

Gregory Michie recounts the teaching experiences that have most affected his life.

Contains entries that provide information on theories, research, terms, concepts, ideas, and histories on educational leadership and school administration, including biographical sketches; arranged alphabetically from A to K, with an index.

A collection of articles taken from the leading education-reform journal "Rethinking Schools" on the topics of school reform, current controversies, roles of the teachers, and implications to the classroom.

Offers advice for parents, teachers, and policymakers on how to make schools work for all young Americans.