The global achievement gap: why even our best schools don't teach the new survival skills our children need--and what we can do about it

Examines problems of the American educational system and offers solutions for preparing students to compete and work in a global economy.

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Main Author: Wagner, Tony (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Basic Books 2008
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Summary:Examines problems of the American educational system and offers solutions for preparing students to compete and work in a global economy.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-283) and index
The new world of work and the seven survival skills -- The old world of school -- Testing, 1 2 3 -- Reinventing the education profession -- Motivating today's students and tomorrow's workers -- Closing the gap: schools that work -- A few answers, and more questions
Physical Description:XXVIII, 290 S. 25 cm

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