Tyranny of the Textbook - An Insider Exposes How Educational Materials Undermine Reforms

In Tyranny of the Textbook, a retired educational director, gives a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of how K-12 textbooks are developed, written, adopted, and sold. Readers will come to understand why all the reform efforts have failed. Most importantly, the author clearly spells out how the system can change so that reforms and standards have a shot at finally being effective.

About the author

By Beverlee Jobrack

Summary

In Tyranny of the Textbook, a retired educational director, gives a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of how K-12 textbooks are developed, written, adopted, and sold. Readers will come to understand why all the reform efforts have failed. Most importantly, the author clearly spells out how the system can change so that reforms and standards have a shot at finally being effective.

Product details

• Authors: Beverlee Jobrack, Jobrack Beverlee
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9780810896239
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-9623-9
• No. of pages: 262
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Curricula, Educational strategies & policy, Curriculum planning & development