Author : Christopher Paslay
Release : 2011-09-01
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 619/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Village Proposal by : Christopher Paslay
Download or read book The Village Proposal written by Christopher Paslay. This book was released on 2011-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Village Proposal is based on the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. Part education commentary, part memoir, the book analyzes the theme of shared responsibility in public schools and evaluates the importance of sound teacher instruction; the effectiveness of America's teacher colleges; the need for strong school leaders and supports; the need for strong parental and community involvement; the effectiveness of multiculturalism and social justice in closing the achievement gap; the relevancy of education policy; the impact of private business and politics on schools; and how the media and technology are influencing education.
