Straight Talk about Schools Today Understand the System and Help Your Child Succeed |
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| Author:
| Molland, Judy |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57542-219-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Publisher: | Free Spirit Publishing Inc.
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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Schools in the United States are changing, with a teaching focus on core subject areas and basic skills. Funds are getting tighter, program priorities are shifting, and parent involvement is more important than ever. Writing in easy-to-follow Q&A style, an award-winning educator takes you by the hand and guides you through the system: understanding how public and private education works in the United States, choosing a school, making sense of grades and report cards, the No Child...
More DescriptionSchools in the United States are changing, with a teaching focus on core subject areas and basic skills. Funds are getting tighter, program priorities are shifting, and parent involvement is more important than ever. Writing in easy-to-follow Q&A style, an award-winning educator takes you by the hand and guides you through the system: understanding how public and private education works in the United States, choosing a school, making sense of grades and report cards, the No Child Left Behind act, standardized tests, your rights as a parent, and more. Includes a glossary of "edu-speak" terms, resources, and plenty of encouragement.