A Simple Justice: The Challenge for Small Schools

Ayers, William; Klonsky, Michael; Lyon, Gabriel H

ISBN 10: 0807739626 / ISBN 13: 9780807739624

Published by Teachers College Press, 2000

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Synopsis:

From the contributors: “Small schools provide a context in which social relations between and among youth and adults, school and community, parents and teachers, and among educators are imbued with respect, reciprocity, and commitments to a larger common good.” —Michelle Fine “There are a host of irrefutable reasons why small schools are the easiest, most economical, and wisest single school reform idea around.” —Deborah Meier “Instead of the distrust and hostility which typically characterizes parent-teacher relations, small schools make it possible for parents and teachers to work together through their recognition of their common interests in providing for the education and well being of children.” —Pedro Noguera “Small schools have the potential to be powerful places for students to learn and for adults to grow and flourish . . .to be communities where social justice is practiced, not just talked about.” —Nancy Mohr Written by major players in the small schools movement, this collection of essays points to the ways school restructuring strategies connect to the ongoing pursuit of social justice. The editors bring together writers who are both educators and advocates for youth and who think changing schools can help change the world. Building bridges to their fellow educators, these essayists make powerful arguments in favor of smaller school size as an achievable reform goal.

About the Author:

Edited by William Ayers, school reform activist, Distinguished Professor, and Senior University Scholar, Michael Klonsky, Director, Small Schools Workshop, both at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Gabrielle H. Lyon, Director, Project Exploration and education activist.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Simple Justice: The Challenge for Small ...
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: As New
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