Back to School Books

by Paul Tough

Well-written and bursting with ideas, this will be essential reading for anyone who cares about childhood in America. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Lisa Delpit

A much-needed review of the American educational system and an examination of the techniques needed to improve the teaching... Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Alfie Kohn

Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Mike Rose

Inspiring stories of older Americans attending secondary schools. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

edited by Beverly Falk Megan Blumenreich

A valuable book for urban educators. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Salman Khan

A fresh, welcome approach to education. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Enrico Moretti

A welcome contribution from a newcomer who provides both a different view and balance in addressing one of the country's... Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Chester E. Finn Jr. & Jessica A. Hockett

A fact-driven, clear text that will be of interest to educators as well as parents of students at selective public high... Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Taylor Mali

Big, bright life lessons in a pocket-sized package. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Andrew S. Rosen

Presently, this may be the subject of snide editorials and contemptuous hearings, but Rosen envisions a day when for-profit... Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Steve Perry

Perry views his “functionalist” approach to education as a part of what needs to be done for the country to succeed. Many of... Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by David L. Kirp

Skeptics will argue that this is a pipe dream; despite a carefully outlined budget in the appendix, it’s a valid point.... Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf