UNSUSTAINABLE frames the problem of cost and effectiveness in America s public schooling system, and provides a strategy to address it. It argues something that many education professionals and policy makers have come to believe but rarely mention: That this country s system of K-12 schooling is not sustainable and is becoming a poorer value each year that goes by. It argues for improving the cost and effectiveness of public schooling through a strategy of innovation that targets productivity. Addressing the question how to do this, the book provides policy recommendations to the state, district, and federal levels. In a final chapter it outlines uncommon strategies for overcoming some of the most difficult political, practical, and structural roadblocks to improvement.

UNSUSTAINABLE frames the problem of cost and effectiveness in AmericaOs public schooling system, and provides a strategy to address it. It argues something that many education professionals and policy makers have come to believe but rarely mention: That this countryOs system of K-12 schooling is not sustainable and is becoming a poorer value each year that goes by. It argues for improving the cost and effectiveness of public schooling through a strategy of innovation that targets productivity. Addressing the question how to do this, the book provides policy recommendations to the state, district, and federal levels. In a final chapter it outlines uncommon strategies for overcoming some of the most difficult political, practical, and structural roadblocks to improvement.

A large portion of Britain's Muslims are not assimilating to a high standard of liberal values. Beliefs that many consider 'extremist' are in fact surprisingly common. As the Muslim minority grows in share of Europe's population the situation in society will either become more peaceful, or it will become more violent. This book contends that at present the West is headed toward increasing violence. McDonald argues there is a Multicultural Paradox amongst political, civic, and religious leadership preventing them from responding to degenerate beliefs and visions for the future. Led by its vibrant and diverse capitol Britain must step forward to reframe this problem from one of religion to one of values. Peace will come only by rooting laws, policies, and the bounds of cultural tolerance in the values of freedom. This book will be valuable to Muslims and non- Muslims alike as they confront the challenge of remaining open to faith while protecting the nonnegotiable position of liberal policies as the only viable root of free society.