"Choosing
Excellence is unusual for a book
about education. It is both philosophical and pragmatic. John
Merrow sets out to find why so many schools are "good enough"–
his term for schools that are neither excellent nor bad but
aren't good enough. He brings to the task a keen observer's
eye, two and a half decades of experience, and strong opinions
backed by astute analysis and lots of evidence. We should
all concern ourselves about how to move schools toward excellence
and this book can help."
Frank Newman
former President of the Education Commission of the States,
and current Visiting Professor of Public Policy and Sociology
Brown University
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"This
is a must read for all those who care about schools
and children. Merrow is a keen observer who understands
what is wrong with American education and suggests common-sense
solutions. Above all, this is a book for caring parents
who need guidance on the right questions to ask of teachers
and administrators to understand whether their son's
or daughter's school is 'excellent,' only 'good enough,'
or 'poor.'"
Thomas H. Kean
President of Drew University and former governor of
New Jersey |
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