The subtitle of this book is "Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need--And What We Can Do About It"
Charges that the failure to teach young people critical thinking skills, creativity, and effective communication is quickly making American schools obsolete and leaving students unprepared to compete in the global job market, offers advice on how to overhaul the U.S. education system, and includes examples of uniquely successful schools.
My Thoughts: I thought this book was right on target! It inspired me and frustrated me at the same time. I was inspired because I agree that what Wagner is saying about the teaching in our schools is correct and I want to be able to change the system. I was frustrated because I am at the bottom of the system, so I have very little influence to change it. In the end, our children and our country will pay the consequences for not addressing what our children need in order to succeed in today's world.
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