Tyranny of the Textbook
Download or Read eBook Tyranny of the Textbook PDF written by Beverlee Jobrack and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Beverlee Jobrack |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781442211421 |
ISBN-13 | : 1442211423 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Tyranny of the Textbook by : Beverlee Jobrack
Book excerpt: "In Tyranny of the Textbook, a retired educational director, gives a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of how K-12 textbooks are developed, written, adopted, and sold. Readers will come to understand why all the reform efforts have failed. Most importantly, the author clearly spells out how the system can change so that reforms and standards have a shot at finally being effective"--