Written by a prominent array of scholars and practitioners, this book elucidates the complexities, contradictions, and confusion surrounding adolescence in American culture and education. For too long, harmful public myths and lies have portrayed teenagers as a principal cause of our nation’s social ills. Similar unfair charges have been lodged against Americas teachers and schools throughout our history. This book offers public counterpoints to those simplistic bla… More >>
This book provides a good overview of many of the key issues in adolescent education. It was helpful as a teacher of adolescents to consider all of the aspects of culture, schooling and development that are important in providing for the needs of adolescents. The variety of voices and perspectives was also interesting.
Rating: 4 / 5