Judeen Bartos

Do Schools Prepare Students for a Global Economy? Judeen Bartos

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 106-109) and index.; Do Schools Prepare Students for a Global Economy?: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills--; Provided by publisher. Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. US Student Achievement Trends Downward as Other Countries Improve / Linda Darling-Hammond -- 2. American Schools Possess Strengths Other Countries Want to Emulate / Yong Zhao -- 3. US Schools Can Achieve More by Doing Less / Lawrence Baines -- 4. Low Standards Cause America's Poor Educational Performance / Amanda Ripley -- 5. Blending Traditional and Online Learning Improves Achievement / Jonathan Schorr, Deborah McGriff -- 6. Private Funders Struggle to Make an Impact on Education Reform / Helen Zelon -- 7. Large Class Sizes Are Unfair to Students / Scott Thill -- 8. US Colleges Lack the Rigor Needed to Compete Globally / Richard Arum, Josipa Roksa -- 9. US Students Trail Global Peers in Foreign Language Learning / Lewis Beale -- 10. College Access Is Shrinking Despite Demand for an Educated Workforce / Kim Clark -- 11. Education Budget Cuts Forecast a Less Prepared Workforce / Gary Scharrer -- 12. The United States Must Produce Better Teachers to Compete Globally / Judith Kleinfeld -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index. Brief Description: "Do Schools Prepare Students for a Global Economy?: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--Publisher Marketing: These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores trends in US student achievement, comparisons of different educational models, differences in private and public schooling, and positive characteristics of US schooling other countries want to emulate.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports. Contributor Bio:  Bartos, Judeen B01