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A primer on America's schools / / edited by Terry M. Moe |
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Stanford, California : , : Hoover Institution Press, Stanford University, , [2001] |
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©2001 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (341 p.) |
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Collana |
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Hoover Institution Press publication ; ; number 486 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Education - United States |
Educational change - United States |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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"An assessment by the Koret Task Force on K-12 education"--Cover. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Front Cover; Title Page; Half Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword: John Raisian; Contributors; Introduction: Terry M. Moe; Chapter 1 - American Traditions of Education: Diane Ravitch; Chapter 2 - The System: John E. Chubb; Chapter 3 - Achievement in American Schools: Herbert J. Walberg; Chapter 4 - Spending on Schools: Eric A. Hanushek; Chapter 5 - If Families Matter Most, Where Do Schools Come In?: Caroline M. Hoxby; Chapter 6 - Getting Better Teachers-and Treating Them Right: Chester E. Finn Jr.; Chapter 7 - Teachers Unions and the Public Schools: Terry M. Moe |
Chapter 8 - Curriculum and Competence: E. D. Hirsch Jr.Chapter 9 - Standards and Accountability: Williamson M. Evers; Chapter 10 - Choice in American Education: Paul E. Peterson; Chapter 11 - What Is Public about Public Education?: Paul T. Hill; Index |
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In this volume the eleven members of the Koret Task Force on K?12 Education provide a broad overview of the American education system?pulling together basic facts about its structure and operation, identifying key problems that hinder its performance, and offering perspectives on the requirements of genuine reform. |
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