New Schools for a New Century - The Redesign of Urban Education (Paperback, New edition)

As we cross the threshold of a new century, which approaches are likely to improve public education? In this book, distinguished scholars discuss recent innovations-charter schools, contracting arrangements, and choice-designed to liberate educators from burdensome bureaucratic controls and improve the level of opportunity for all children. Focusing on the problems in cities, where far too many children have been denied access to quality institutions, the authors examine the lessons to be learned from Catholic schools, site-based management, private entrepreneurs, and specific developments in three cities-New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago. The authors, though realistic about the political and institutional obstacles that stand in the way of meaningful change, foresee the demise of the "one size fits all" approach to schooling. They envision a system of schools that is dynamic, diverse, performance based, and accountable; one that is supportive of professionals, responsive to creativity, intolerant of failure, and committed to high educational standards for all children. Contributors: Louann Bierlein Anthony Bryk John Chubb Chester Finn Paul Hill Valerie Lee Paul Peterson Diane Ravitch Joseph P. Viteritti Priscilla Wohlstetter

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1999
First published:	March 1999
Editors:	Diane Ravitch • Joseph P. Viteritti
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	336
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-07874-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > General
LSN:	0-300-07874-9
Barcode:	9780300078749

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