Waiting for Superman : How We Can Save Americas Failing Public Schools

English

ISBN: 1586489275

EAN: 9781586489274

Category: Education / Evaluation/Education / Aims & Objectives/Education / General/

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Release Date: 09/04/2010

Synopsis: Each book includes a 5 gift card from DonorsChoose.org to give to a classroom in need. The American public school system is in crisis, failing millions of students, producing as many drop-outs as graduates, and threatening our economic future. By 2020, the United States will have 123 million high-skill jobs to fill-and fewer than 50 million Americans qualified to fill them. Educators, parents, political leaders, business people, and concerned citizens are determined to save our educational system. Waiting forSupermanoffers powerful insights from some of those at the leading edge of educational innovation, including Bill and Melinda Gates, Michelle Rhee, Geoffrey Canada, and more. Waiting forSupermanis an inspiring call for reform and includes special chapters that provide resources, ideas, and hands-on suggestions for improving the schools in your own community as well as throughout the nation. For parents, teachers, and concerned citizens alike, Waiting forSupermanis an essential guide to the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing Americas schools.

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Waiting for Superman : How We Can Save Americas Failing Public Schools

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.83 inches

Width: 6.13 inches

Length: 9.25 inches

Weight: 12.35 oz

Pages: 288