Making our schools more effective : what matters and what works

Making our schools more effective : what matters and what works / by Martin Patchen.

Author/creator	Patchen, Martin
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Springfield, Ill. : C.C. Thomas Publishers, ©2004.
Description	xv, 320 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Subject(s)	School improvement programs--United States.

Contents	Issues in public education -- The curriculum : what should students be taught? -- Teachers and students in the classroom -- The school's academic program : promoting learning -- Teachers and administrators : decision-making and community -- School characteristics : the "givens" of a school -- Standards and testing : assessing students and schools -- Family choice among schools -- The education gap between minority students and white students -- Overview : making our schools more effective.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2003068702
ISBN	0398074909
ISBN	0398074917 (pbk.)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	LB2822.82 .P36 2004	✔ Available	Place Hold