Putting the Children First: The Changing Face of Newark's Public Schools

"Putting the Children First chronicles the educational struggle that took place in the city of Newark amidst years of political upheaval and economic neglect. It is a story of inspiration and hope as we come to understand what happened when educators, parents, and community members pulled together to turn education around in one of the most historically troubled cities in America.

Summary

Chronicles the educational struggle that took place in the city of Newark amidst years of political upheaval and economic neglect. This is a story of inspiration and hope that tells how educators, parents and community members turned education around in this troubled American city.

Product details

• Authors: Gloria Ladson-Billings
• Assisted by: Carol Lippman (Editor), Jonathan Silin (Editor), Jonathan G. Silin (Editor)
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2003
• EAN: 9780807743249
• ISBN: 978-0-8077-4324-9
• No. of pages: 191
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 295 g
• Series: Teaching for Social Justice (P; Teaching for Social Justice Series; The Teaching for Social Justice Series; Teaching for Social Justice (P
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management