“The most talked-about education book this semester.” —New York Times
Based on a series of controversial Wall Street Journal op-eds, this landmark manifesto gives voice to what everyone knows about talent, ability, and intelligence but no one wants to admit. With four truths as his framework, Charles Murray, the bestselling coauthor of The Bell Curve, sweeps away the hypocrisy, wishful thinking, and upside-down priorities that grip America’s educational e… More >>
Teaching for Understanding with Technology is part of the “Teaching for Understanding” project at Harvard University. It focuses on using new technologies to enhance the learning experience. Teachers will learn how they can access online curricula resources, web information, and professional networks to research topics to teach, set short- and long-term learning goals, create assignments, and assess student understanding. … More >>
Globalization defines our era. While it has created a great deal of debate in economic, policy, and grassroots circles, many aspects of the phenomenon remain virtual terra incognita. Education is at the heart of this continent of the unknown. This pathbreaking book examines how globalization and large-scale immigration are affecting children and youth, both in and out of schools. Taking into consideration broad historical, cultural, technological, and demographic ch… More >>
