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Turning Points 2000: Educating Adolescents in the 21st Century
by Anthony W. Jackson, Gayle Andrews Davis, Maud Abeel, Anne Bordonaro, Anthony Jackson W. (Foreword: David A. Hamburg) (Corporate Author: Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Teachers College Press (2000-11)
ISBN: 0807739960
EAN: 9780807739969
Dewy Decimal #: 373.180973
Paperback: 267 pages
Edition: 2000
SKU: 00-OD0B-FLXU
Condition: Good
Comments: Softcover shows only minor wear. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Pages are unmarked. Binding is tight. Expedited shipping is available.
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Product Description
Turning Points 2000 expands on the ideas contained in the landmark 1989 Carnegie Report on improving education for young adolescents by blending the wisdom of both the latest research and the best practice. Based on the experiences of hundreds of middle-grade schools, the book's seven key recommendations outline how best to improve the educational experiences of middle grade students. Touching on everything from curriculum and instruction to engaging families and empowering teachers and administrators, this publication synthesizes lessons learned from educators attempting to improve middle grade education across the country over the past decade.
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Customer Reviews
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A new perspective for educators
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-10-25
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is filled with information regarding the restructuring of schools, which is a hot topic in current society. There is a wealth of ideas and procedures, sure to assist any administrator or educator who is interested in revising and aligning current practices and curriculum.
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