Kids and School Reform

By Richard W. Clark, Robert L. Hampel, Patricia A. Wasley

A wonderfully useful, hones and comprehensive book, one which does not oversimplify the condition and the opportunities of the public schools. --Theodore R. Sizer, chairman, Coalition of Essential Schools Based on an extensive, in-depth study of 150 students from across the country, Kids and School Reform offers a student perspective on schools that are transforming themselves. Using extended vignettes and the actual voices and stories of five students who differ in personality, economic and personal circumstances, and academic achievement, the authors show how reform efforts affect kids and what changes matter the most. The five high schools studied are part of the Coalition of Essential Schools.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787910651
• ISBN13: 9780787910655
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Finally - We get to hear what the Students think!

This is one of the best examples I've seen that shows what the adolescents actually think, instead of some overqualified person analyzing what they "think" the students think. This was a good study that looked at several different types of schools, and got to the route of the problems that each of these schools face. It's very easy to read and I found myself unable to put the book down. Good job!!