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Dumbing Down Our Kids

Why American Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can't Read, Write, or Add

Author: Charles J. Sykes

Dumbing Down Our Kids

Dumbing Down Our Kids

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Dumbing Down Our Kids is a searing indictment of America's secondary schools-one that every parent and teacher should read.

Dumbing Down Our Kids offers a full-scale...

Page Count
352
On Sale
09/15/1996

Book Details

Dumbing Down Our Kids is a searing indictment of America's secondary schools-one that every parent and teacher should read.

Dumbing Down Our Kids offers a full-scale investigation of the new educational fad, sometimes called "Outcome Based Education" -the latest in a long series of "reforms" that has eroded our schools.

-Why our kids rank to, or at the bottom of international tests in math and science
-Why "self-esteem" has supplanted grades and genuine achievements
-How the educational establishment lowers standards and quality in our schools-while continuing to raise their budgets and our school taxes
-The dumbing down of the curriculum so everyone can pass-but no one excel
-How parents, students, and teachers can evaluate schools and restore quality learning

Imprint Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

ISBN

9780312148232

In The News

“This intelligent and devastating book...brings together every aspect of the current disaster...all in clear, well-researched detail.” —The Boston Globe

“A spirited call-to-arms...Sykes asks brave questions.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer

“A scathing critique that grabs America's educational establishment by the scruff and shakes it...Parents and visionary educators, if not educrats, should sit up and take notice.” —Kirkus Review

“A very important book.” —Washington Post Book World

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Dumbing Down Our Kids

Dumbing Down Our Kids

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