Barriers to Excellence: The Changes Needed for Our Schools Contributor(s): Gunzelmann, Betsy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1610485785 ISBN-13: 9781610485784 Publisher: R & L Education
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Aims & Objectives - Education | Educational Policy & Reform - Education | Decision Making & Problem Solving |
Dewey: 371.207 |
LCCN: 2012010466 |
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6.19" W x 9.24" L (0.71 lbs) 108 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Choice 01/01/2013 |
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Publisher Description: Barriers to Excellence: The Changes Needed for Our Schools brings a new and different viewpoint to our educational problems in the United States. The reasons behind the academic decline we have seen over the last several decades, the continued inequity in our schools, and the frustration with inconsistent and inadequate policies, procedures and support will be addressed in this eye-opening book. Barriers to Excellence discuses the obstacles we face to regain our academic distinction. We need to look at the bigger picture when it comes to attaining educational excellence in the United States. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gunzelmann, Betsy: - Betsy Gunzelmann is Professor of Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University and author of several articles involved with improving our schools. She has worked in the field for over 30 years and is a psychologist, educator, and parent concerned with issues hindering our children's education. |
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