Crash Course: Imagining a Better Future for Public Education.CRASH COURSE: Imagining a Better Future for Public Education. Chris Whittle. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Riverhead Books, 2005. 263 pp. $24.95. Chris Whittle, Founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Edison Schools, writes about the racial gap in educational achievement as it pertains to minority students attending public schools across the United States. This book infuses theory into practice through its research-based school design, uniquely aligned assessment systems, interactive professional development, integrated use of technology, and other proven program features. The Edison Schools Project is the nation's leading public school partner with schools and school districts, focused on narrowing or closing the achievement gap for minority students. Throughout the book, Chris Whittle presents various examples of how educators can improve public education practices by simply doing the following: * Raising teachers' salaries without raising taxes * Empowering and engaging students so that they play a more important role in operating the school * Providing a hands-on approach to the educational process by spending far less time in traditional classrooms and more time in the work environment. The examples that I have provided are only a few of the many ideas that Chris Whittle identifies in his book to correct the ills of public education in the United States Education in the United States is provided mainly by government, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. School attendance is mandatory and nearly universal at the elementary and high school levels (often known outside the United States as the . The No Child Left Behind (NCLB NCLB No Child Left Behind (US education initiative) ) Act of 2003 reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act “Title I” redirects here. For other uses of "Title I", see Title I (disambiguation). The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Pub.L. 89-10, 79 Stat. 77, ) is a United States federal statute enacted April 111965. (ESEA ESEA Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESEA E-Sports Entertainment Association ESEA Eurocopter South East Asia ), a law first passed in 1965. NCLB represents the government's commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, receive a quality education. To reach this goal, NCLB refocused federal education programs on the principles of stronger accountability for results, more choices for parents and students, greater flexibility for states and school districts, and the use of research-based instructional programs. The time has come for everyone to take a stand for the future of our children and possibly level the playing field by providing equal opportunities for a quality education for minority students. As a public school administrator and parent, I applaud Chris Whittle for being a visionary and taking the initiative to partner with public schools and local school districts to accomplish this goal. Reviewed by Elaine Adderly, Assistant Prinicipal, Ojus Elementary School, North Miami Beach North Miami Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 35,359), Dade co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1931. It is a major office and retail area. , FL |
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