The New American High School

Book Overview

"A credible plan for transforming secondary education by educators already involved in pioneering the change."

Ron Brandt
Writer and Consultant, Former Executive Editor, ASCD

"Finally, a clear and practical approach for implementing genuine school improvement based on high standards. Marsh and Codding have gone beyond the rhetoric of many high school reform leaders and have addressed the needs of parents and practitioners alike. Their "collection of essays" represents a powerful and pragmatic blueprint for a new American high school. Bravo."

Robert A. Mackin, Finalist, National Principal of the Year, NASSP, and Principal Souhegan High School Amherst, New Hampshire

This book begins by focusing on where American high schools are now -- based on a picture of a real, "high-performing" school. Authors share their perspectives on how high schools are lagging in preparing students for life after school.

In subsequent chapters, Marsh, Codding, and Associates paint a powerful picture of what high schools could be like. They discuss examples of reform efforts that look at classrooms, students, and outcomes in new ways.

The authors offer these proposed changes to American high schools:

Student performance assessments that capture conceptual understanding, problem solving, and communication Curriculum based on student outcomes, constructivist knowledge, and school-to-career applications Learning activities that challenge students to think, solve problems, and collaborate School cultures based on enhanced learning, meaningful staff-student interactions, and ongoing professional development

If you′re interested in new directions for your high school -- and you want to know how to get there you need to read this guide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803962266
• ISBN13: 9780803962262
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12

Customer Reviews

A New View Towards Education

This book illustrates a very plausible way of turning around American education. The thoughts that are illustrated in this book are both thought provoking and encouraging to try. The fact that all students should be held to the same high standards is a fact that I, as an educator, believe to be of utmost importance in giving students the will and encouragement needed to succeed in our changing world. The days of tracking are over (or should be) and this book delivers us a way of improving education for ALL kids.