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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100735213569

ISBN-139780735213562

eBay Product ID (ePID)23038779400

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Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameKnowledge Gap : the Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--And How to Fix It

SubjectEducational Policy & Reform / General, Education, Curricula, History

Publication Year2020

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Education

AuthorNatalie Wexler

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight14.6 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal370.973

SynopsisThe untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis - and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty., The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats- lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about- the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge . In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars , Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along- students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention., "Essential reading for teachers, education administrators, and policymakers alike." -- STARRED Library Journal The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge . In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars , Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.

LC Classification NumberLA217.2