Crusade in the Classroom: How George W. Bush's Education Reforms Will Affect: Your Children, Our Schools

By Douglas B. Reeves

The campaign promises are about to become your reality: "Raise the bar of standards. Give schools the flexibility to meet them. Measure progress. Insist on results. Blow the whistle on failure.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743222563
• ISBN13: 9780743222563
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

From the geniuses who brought us "No Child Left Behind."

A book that has to include "non partisan" on the cover is blatantly lying. Read this if you want to begin to try to understand the complete lack of logic behind the implementation of school district funding dependent on standardized test scores.

Karen Young, President of Learning 27/7 and NSCI

Dr. Reeves has long provided educators a clear view of standards, assessment and accountability. "Crusade" takes this information right into the home, with a laser like focus on the issues most important to parents who want to prepare their children for success in the 21st Century. A must read for every parent that wants their best opportunities for their child.

Donald R. Thompson, Ph.D. Supt. Montgomery Co.

Anyone who is interested in education should read this book-especially parents. Crusade in the Classroom is right on target in describing what could happen and probably what will happen with regard to educational reform over the next four years. Dr. Reeves separates the education wheat from the established shaft. He interweaves the themes of accountability, testing, standards and choice into a cohesive, interrelated, understandable education public policy approach. The meaningful hot topics in education are dealt with in a concise, clear manner in summary fashion-the best Primer on the market. Dr. Reeves' comments and analysis are backed up by valid research and his experience in the standards movement throughout the country.

Marsha L. Jones, Ed.D. , Asst. Supt., Curriculum & Instruct

Dr. Reeves has provided an excellent guide for parents by clarifying the significant issues surrounding standards, accountability, testing and choice. These four cornerstone pieces to George W. Bush's plan rise above the politics of the day and speak directly to the improvement of education. This book is a "must read" for parents to be more proactive in ensuring excellence in their child's education.