Horace's School: Redesigning the American High School
by Theodore R. Sizer
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Author: Theodore R. SizerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-09-09
ISBN: 0395755344
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Mariner Books
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Summary: 5 Stars
as a framework for understanding the coallition of essential schools (a type of restructuring which changes the school into a place that works for students, not against them) this book is amazing. looking at the flaws of america's public school system, this book is one that offers suggestions for change in a way that anyone can understand. horace, a characiture of many teachers, leads the way for his high school to be the best it can be. a must read for anyone who is interested in education.
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