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Wrong Emphasis

Kids Learn What Adults Teach
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The Wrong Emphasis is a reminder and a warning for both parents and public school educators. In the world of high-octane curriculum, assessment, and accountability, educators too often neglect the realities associated with successful students and successful adults. The book examines the current status of public education in America, the associated political landscape, and the latest philosophies aimed at improving test scores. Further, it offers straightforward advice for parents and educators as they struggle to appropriately raise and teach today's children.
Preface Introduction Part One: Where We're At Chapter One: The Ugly Truth Chapter Two: Cultural Responsibility Chapter Three: Political Rhetoric Part Two: Blaming the Scale Chapter Four: Andrew, 1990s Chapter Five: Teachers or Secretaries? Chapter Six: The Unwritten Curriculum Part Three: Great Habits of the Unwritten Curriculum Chapter Seven: Age Appropriate Thinking Skills Chapter Eight: Age Appropriate People and Communication Skills Chapter Nine: Timeliness and Attendance Chapter Ten: Work Ethic and Dedication Chapter Eleven: Respect, Decency, and Humility Chapter Twelve: Responsibility and Teamwork Chapter Thirteen: Perspective Conclusion: Chapter Fourteen: Autonomy
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