Restructuring Education Innovations and Evaluations of Alternative Systems
Restructuring Education Innovations and Evaluations of Alternative Systems by Simon Hakim, published by Bloomsbury Academic on August 30, 2000, is an illustrated edition comprising 270 pages. This book addresses the rapid changes occurring in American education, highlighting concerns over student performance, teacher motivation, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. It presents a variety of proposals aimed at restructuring the educational system, ranging from minor adjustments to significant reforms such as privatization.
Readers will find discussions on topics including school choice, charter schools, and public-private partnerships, alongside assessments of current research on these reforms. The contributions within this volume explore the potential benefits of these proposed changes, providing insights into educational policy and reform. This edition serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the evolving landscape of education and the various strategies being considered to enhance its effectiveness.
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American education is undergoing rapid change. Concern over poor student performance, the ability and motivation of teachers, and the inefficiency of school bureaucracy have led to numerous recommendations for changing the structure of American education. These vary from small changes in the current structure to wholesale privatization of public schools. The contributions in this book discuss a wide range of proposals, including greater school choice, charter schools, promoting contact with the business community, public-private partnerships, and more. Several chapters assess the current research on choice and restructuring. Overall the consensus is that proposed reforms have a good chance of yielding significant benefits.
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