9781412981163

Sacred Trust

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ISBN13: 9781412981163

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"Sacred Trust: A Children's Education Bill of Rights is a clarion call to action for all Americans who care deeply about children and public education. Peter Cookson cuts through the endless policy debates and presents a positive plan for building 21st century public schools for all children."-Richard W. Riley, Former U. S. Secretary of EducationSenior Partner, EducationCounsel, LLC, Washington, DC"Peter Cookson's vision for a truly inclusive and quality public school system could not come at a better time. As many of our children are struggling, we need a national vision and a genuine sense of hope. Sacred Trust is a caring, yet uncompromising wake-up call to honor and support public education."-Ramon C. Cortines, Former SuperintendentLos Angeles Unified School District, CAAll students have the right to an excellent education Policy expert Peter W. Cookson, Jr. boldly describes a proposed education bill of rights for American students, including ideas on how to restructure the United States Department of Education for greater equity and improved academic achievement for all learners. School leaders will find a national blueprint of action that has been endorsed by major political, economic, and educational leaders. The book asserts that all children have the right to: Attend a school that is funded for 21st-century excellenceDevelop individual learning styles to the optimal extentHave their heritages honored and incorporated into studyIncluded are examples illustrate problems and solutions from a wide range of public and private schools in rural, urban, and suburban areas. Through vivid storytelling and relevant research, Cookson provides specific and innovative steps for creating a concrete action plan that will lead to just, equitable, and world-class schools.

ISBN-13

9781412981163

ISBN-10

1412981166

Weight

0.75 Pounds

Dimensions

7.00 x 0.34 x 10.00 In

List Price

$39.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

160 pages

Publisher

Corwin

Published On

2011-05-10



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