Publication Date: January 18, 2012 Educators, policymakers and
parents can take a journey with Sacramento, California educational
reform advocate Rex Fortune to effect change. After presenting
national and state data as evidence of the achievement gap's result
on the country's economy, taxpayers, prisons, and unemployment,
Fortune asks the question, "How can low-achieving minorities close
the achievement gap?" The answers are revealed in 514 pages of
meticulous research, successful strategies, and on-site visits to 7
gap-closing, California K-12 public schools. Join Fortune's
engaging and revealing conversations with: Administrators who are
strong, dedicated leaders - focused on educating each student
Teachers who know why their students are 100% proficient or
advanced and share their practices Parents who prioritize learning,
in school and at home, and are cheerleaders for their children's
progress Examples of data included in the book are: Detailed data
on the 144 California public schools with high minority (African
American and Hispanic) and high socioeconomically disadvantaged
students chosen for the study Tables and reports on 20 gap-closing,
high minority schools as well as tables on 20 low-achieving schools
Tables and reports of similarities from 15 high-achieving Asian
schools Over 400 images include: Photos taken at the school site
visits Exhibits of school documents: parent contracts, teachers'
lesson plans, interview instruments Tables, graphs and charts
supporting research on the API and CST, ethnicity, teachers'
credentials and salaries, school finances, class size, enrollment,
textbooks and more Recommended resources (27 websites and/or
publications) to encourage learning are also carefully reviewed.
BRIDGING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP powerfully illuminates the path for
change with practical and proven practices, and is a valuable
resource to the education profession. Special Offers A new DVD for
parents, PARENTING PRACTICES: How Successful Parents Bridge the
Achievement Gap and other publications are available from the
author. See his website: www.fortuneandassociates.com. You may also
e-mail Fortune at:
[email protected]. Please include your
daytime/cell phone number.
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