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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Angela Engel , Deborah MeierPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: Paradigm Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781594517785ISBN 10: 1594517789 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 30 October 2009 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews[This book] presents a thoughtful, provocative, and well-documented case for ... measuring educational achievement. ... While recognizing that public investments in quality education may be the most important thing a society can do for its children ... she offers many of the policy and practice changes needed to inspire children to learn. -- Michael Petit, President, Every Child Matters Education Fund 'A valuable guide for reconstructing an education that responds to the needs of heart and mind while contributing to a productive and just society.' -- H. M. Levin This book is special in tone, detail, analysis and passion. It is worth every teacher and parent reading Seeds of Tomorrow to understand why and how we have become a nation driven to judge and reshape our educational system through standardized testing, and what our children will lose and gain through this decision. -- Elaine Zimmerman, Connecticut Commission on Children and Parent Leadership Training Institute Author InformationAngela Engel writes from her experiences as a teacher, parent, school administrator, speaker, and policy advisor. Currently a facilitator for the Family Leadership Training Institute, she earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Colorado–Denver. Her work with state legislators has led to policies that improve learning and opportunities for Colorado’s children. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |