School Reform: Opposing Viewpoints

by Noah Berlatsky

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This collection of essays, which are sequenced in a pro versus con format, will help readers understand what school reform is and how it works. Readers will explore the politics of school reform, including the No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top programs. This book examines the value of standardized testing in evaluating students, teachers, and schools. Also discussed is the relationship between school choice and school reform, focusing on the effectiveness of school vouchers and charter schools.… (more)

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This collection of essays, which are sequenced in a pro versus con format, will help readers understand what school reform is and how it works. Readers will explore the politics of school reform, including the No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top programs. This book examines the value of standardized testing in evaluating students, teachers, and schools. Also discussed is the relationship between school choice and school reform, focusing on the effectiveness of school vouchers and charter schools.

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