50 Myths and Lies That Threaten America′s Public – The Real Crisis in Education

50 Myths & Lies That Threaten America's Public SchoolsThe Real Crisis in Education\nAuthor(s): David C. Berliner, Gene V. Glass\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Teachers' College Press, United States\nImprint: Teachers' College Press\nISBN-13: 9780807755242, 978-0807755242\nSynopsis\nThis book is guaranteed to spark lively debates and critical thinking in any classroom! Two of the most respected voices in education identify 50 myths and lies that threaten America's public schools. Berliner and Glass argue that many citizens conception of K12 public education in the United States is more myth than reality. Warped opinions about our nations public schools include: they are inferior to private schools; they are among the worst in the world in math and science; teachers should be fired if their students dont score at the national average, and on and on. With more than a little humour, Berliner and Glass separate fact from fiction in this comprehensive look at modern education reform. T.