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The Teacher Wars: A History of America's Most Embattled Profession,New
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? A groundbreaking history of 175 years of American education that brings the lessons of the past to bear on the dilemmas we face todayand brilliantly illuminates the path forward for public schools.?[A] lively account.' New York Times Book ReviewIn The Teacher Wars, a rich, lively, and unprecedented history of public school teaching, Dana Goldstein reveals that teachers have been embattled for nearly two centuries. She uncovers the surprising roots of hot button issues, from teacher tenure to charter schools, and finds that recent popular ideas to improve schoolsinstituting merit pay, evaluating teachers by student test scores, ranking and firing veteran teachers, and recruiting ?elite? graduates to teachare all approaches that have been tried in the past without producing widespread change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Teacher Wars'? A: 'The Teacher Wars' explores the history of public school teaching in America over the past 175 years, highlighting the challenges and changes in the education system.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Teacher Wars'? A: The book is written by Dana Goldstein, a journalist and education expert.
- Q: When was 'The Teacher Wars' published? A: 'The Teacher Wars' was published on August 4, 2015.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Teacher Wars'? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Teacher Wars'? A: 'The Teacher Wars' contains 384 pages.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'The Teacher Wars'? A: Key themes include teacher tenure, charter schools, merit pay, and the evaluation of teachers based on student test scores.
- Q: Is 'The Teacher Wars' suitable for educators? A: 'The Teacher Wars' is suitable for educators as it provides historical context and insights into the teaching profession in America.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is sold as 'New'.
- Q: Does 'The Teacher Wars' offer solutions for modern education issues? A: Yes, the book integrates historical lessons with current dilemmas, suggesting pathways for improvement in public schools.
- Q: Is 'The Teacher Wars' a bestseller? A: 'The Teacher Wars' is noted as a New York Times bestseller.