Mobilizing Citizens for Better Schools Contributor(s): Sexton, Robert (Author), Wasley, Patricia a. (Editor), Lieberman, Ann (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0807744417 ISBN-13: 9780807744413 Publisher: Teachers College Press OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2004 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - General |
Dewey: 379.796 |
LCCN: 2003064596 |
Series: Series on School Reform |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.38" W x 8.98" (0.47 lbs) 144 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Tired of the complacent attitudes Kentucky politicians showed toward education, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence was organized to galvanize the citizens of Kentucky to attack the state's historic educational deficits. The committee's campaigning helped prepare the way for the passage of the Kentucky Education Reform Act in 1990 and continues to work on behalf of school reform today. Based on his wealth of experience and success with the Prichard Committee, Sexton provides invaluable guidance for citizens of all states who are interested in implementing school reform. This indispensable volume covers topics such as:
With its practical insights and accessible style, Mobilizing Citizens for Better Schools is an important resource for policymakers, school administrators, parents, and all concerned citizens. |