Why Your Child Isn't Making the Grade - Hardcover

James IV, Alton Maxel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1477287639 ISBN 13: 9781477287637

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2012

Synopsis

Why Your Child Isn't Making the Grade is a refreshingly new take on education. Alton James guides the reader through a comprehensive look at various factors that influence education today. In providing his new take on education, he first outlines historical factors that impede educational success today. He then navigates through the world of education and the systemic barriers that continue to be problematic. Lastly, Mr. James delves into the personal lives of people in society by providing riveting anecdotal accounts of experiences on the front lines of education. Yet, he saves his most compelling argument until the end. Brace yourself for the coup de grâce as to why your child isn't making the grade...

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About the Author

Alton James has been involved in education for the last eight years in a multitude of roles: Substitute Teacher, Music Program Director, Teacher's Assistant, English Teacher, College Counselor, as well as a whole host of other secondary and tertiary roles. James received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in English (with minors in Music and African-American Studies). Following his Bachelor's, James earned his Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the same university. Currently, he is pursuing an Education Specialist and PhD in Higher Education Administration from Wayne State University. James is concerned with the plight of education today; specifically, he is concerned about the abysmal educational attainment rates for Black males.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1477287639
• ISBN 13: 9781477287637
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 118