Ain't Nobody Be Learnin' Nothin': The Fraud and the Fix for High-Poverty Schools - Couverture souple

Rossiter, Caleb

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ISBN 10 : 1628941022 ISBN 13 : 9781628941029

Editeur : Algora Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Drawing from his experience as both a public policy analyst and a high school math teacher, Caleb Rossiter offers a unique perspective on the systemic failures that impact schools in disadvantaged communities.

Showing educators and policy makers how high-poverty schools can perform better, this book is a vital read for teachers, community leaders, and parents looking to understand the challenges and solutions that affect students in high-poverty areas.

Rossiter was a public policy analyst in Washington, DC, when he observed the tragic cycle of poverty, dysfunction, and educational fraud that ensnares students, families, teachers, and administrators. He shows why and how the result is half of the students dropping out and the other half graduating years behind—and helpless before a community college curriculum.

Despite countless reform efforts, we have a stark disparity in educational outcomes between affluent and low-income students. Motivated by a desire to understand why, Rossiter transitioned to teaching high school math. His time in the classroom allowed him to experience firsthand the obstacles faced by both students and educators in these challenging environments.

A central issue Rossiter addresses is grade inflation. He argues that the practice of telling teachers to raise students’ grades is a form of educational fraud that undermines the educational system’s integrity and fails to provide the genuine support students need to succeed.

Ain’t Nobody Be Learnin’ Nothin’: The Fraud and the Fix for High-Poverty Schools also examines the multi-billion dollar efforts made to bridge the educational gap between poor children and their middle-class peers. Rossiter argues that these initiatives have largely fallen short due to flawed policies and a misunderstanding of the real issues facing high-poverty schools. He highlights how well-intentioned policies often fail to tackle the root causes of educational failure in these communities.

Rossiter points out the disconnect between policy proposals and the realities of teaching and learning in high-poverty environments, illustrating how top-down solutions often overlook the complexities involved. These insights helped Rossiter develop practical solutions and reforms to address systemic issues in high-poverty schools. He advocates for a more nuanced approach that considers the unique challenges these schools face, including funding, teacher training, and support services. Rossiter stresses the importance of creating policies that are ambitious yet grounded in the classroom realities.

Rossiter also explores the broader social and economic implications of the failures of these schools, showing how ineffective education in these communities contributes to wider social inequalities.

The book is enriched by Rossiter’s personal experiences as both a teacher and an analyst, offering a multidimensional perspective on the issues. His firsthand accounts add a human element to his analysis, illustrating the issues in a way we can all understand.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Caleb Stewart Rossiter had a long career as a public policy analyst and university professor in Washington, DC, before he decided to find out why so few of the city’s African-American students attended his university. He spent three and a half years as a high school math teacher in Washington, DC’s high-poverty public and charter schools – the half year because he resigned when ordered to raise failing grades for students who were six years behind and made little effort to catch up. As an analyst and a teacher, he is uniquely qualified to combine classroom realities with policy proposals that can address the heart-breaking failure of our multi-billion dollar effort to build poor children a reliable bridge to the middle class.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Algora Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1628941022
• ISBN 13: 9781628941029
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible