About this title: During the 1980s, there was a powerful movement for educational change and the nation's political institutions responded with aggressive reforms. In this volume, Chubb and Moe argue that these reforms are destined to fail because they do not get to the root of the problem.
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Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
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Description: Good. 0815714106 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Soft Cover. Very Good. First Edition. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. tradesize paperback has shelf and edge wear, name written on first page, clean text, tightbound. THE AUTHORS RECOMMEND A NEW SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, BUILT AROUND PARENT-STUDENT CHOICE AND SCHOOL COMPETITION, THAT WOULD PROMOTE SCHOOL AUTONOMY-THUS PROVIDING A FIRM FOUNDATION FOR GENUINE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND SUPERIOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. read more
Edition: 1st edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: The Brookings Institution, Washington DC
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780815714095ISBN:0815714092
Description: Good+. 3rd Printing. xvii. 318pp. Trade Paperback. [9" tall] Appendixes, Bibliographical References, Index. ISBN 0815714092. ---Illustrated w/Tables. Authors have analyzed the reasons for poor school performances & have come up with a twist: it isn't the fault of the schools, but of the political institutions that have programmed the schools to get better. Authors suggest education "built around parent-student choice and school competition that would promote school autonomy...."---Book has ... read more
Description: Fair. 0815714106 Brookings Institute hardcover w/dustjacket, 1990, clean/tight, several pages have marks in the margin otherwise only light wear...Near Fine/Near Fine...New mylar cover, bubble-wrapped and mailed in a Box w/delivery confirmation...NOT a remainder or ex-library junk. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Date Published: 1990-07-01
ISBN-13:9780815714095ISBN:0815714092
Description: New. Beautiful brand new book, no markings, no wear, appears unread. MendoPower Employment Services will immediately and carefully pack this book in high-quality bubble lined, envelopes. Then we send you a confirmation e-mail. We appreciate your business and welcome any questions. read more
Description: Near fine condition. Octavo (8vo). xviii, 318 pages of text including index. Trade paperback binding in almost new condition. No student markings. One page with minor crease to edge. read more
Description: As New in As New jacket. 8vo-Between 7 3/4" and 9 3/4" 318 Pages. Book and DJ look brand new, no marks inside or out. Authors argue that reforms are destined to fail because they do not get to the root of the problem. The fundamental causes of poor acedemic performance, they claim, are not to be found in the schools, but rather in the institutions of direct democratic control by which the schools have tradionally been governed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Date Published: 1990-06
ISBN-13:9780815714101ISBN:0815714106
Description: Good. DJ Not Issued. Old Stock From Long Term Warehouse Storage/Index of Subjects/Appendix/End Notes/Charts/Footnotes/International Orders Require Buyers Telephone Numbers/All items ship in Poly/Bubble Envelope. read more
Description: Fair. 0815714092 Books in acceptable condition may show significant wear and may have lots of writing/underlining. Will be shipped promptly! read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
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