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In 1991, shortly after receiving both the New York State and New York City Teacher of the Year Awards, John Gatto resigned to begin a new career as an education reform advocate. In this collection of 16 essays, Gatto analyzes the problems of American education and suggests solutions for revitalizing the system — prescriptions that run counter to current trends.
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(Berkley Hills Books) A decisive look at what has gone wrong with American school systems, and how to put it right again. Brings together key essays and lectures by the author and a short article by one of his students, filled with insights based on the authors own experience as a school teacher and his research. DLC: Education--Aims and objectives--United States. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
In 1991, shortly after receiving both the New York State and New York City Teacher of the Year Awards, John Gatto resigned to begin a new career as an education reform advocate. In this collection of 16 essays, Gatto analyzes the problems of American education and suggests solutions for revitalizing the system — prescriptions that run counter to current trends.
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(Berkley Hills Books) A decisive look at what has gone wrong with American school systems, and how to put it right again. Brings together key essays and lectures by the author and a short article by one of his students, filled with insights based on the authors own experience as a school teacher and his research. DLC: Education--Aims and objectives--United States. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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