When Grit Isn't Enough : Why We Can't Afford to Abandon Our Public Schools

Beacon Press

Examines major myths informing American education and explores how educators can better serve students, increase college retention rates, and develop alternatives to college that don\u0092t disadvantage students on the basis of race or income\nEach year, as the founding headmaster of the Boston Arts Academy (BAA), an urban high school that boasts a 94 percent college acceptance rate, Linda Nathan made a promise to the incoming freshmen: \u0093All of you will graduate from high school and go on to college or a career.\u0094 After fourteen years at the helm, Nathan stepped down and took stock of her alumni: of those who went to college, a third dropped out. Feeling like she failed to fulfill her promise, Nathan reflected on ideas she and others have perpetuated about education: that college is for all, that\n\nWhen Grit Isn't Enough\nWhy We Can't Afford to Abandon Our Public Schools\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Ma;