The New Public School Parent by Bob Chase
Today 90 percent of America's children attend public schools. It's safe to say that 100 percent of their parent's wish for the best possible education for their child. But how do we achieve this? With the New Public School Parent, Bob Chase, a veteran teacher, leading advocate for public education, and two-term president of the National Education Association, provides parents with a roadmap for navigating today's increasingly complex public school system. Backed by solid data, including vivid, real-life examples - The New Public School Parent covers such topics as: - Facing the standardized test- Getting the best teacher for your child
- Coping with learning disabilities in the classroom
- Making sure your gifted child is challenged
- What to do when your child falls behind
- Becoming an advocate for your child and your child's school An essential guide for all parents. -James P. Comer, M.d., Yale University Child Study Center
Bob Katz is a coauthor of The New Public School Parent (Penguin, 2002), which popular author Mel Levine calls the best book available for parents sending their children to public schools. He's also the author of the novel Hot Air (Birch Lane), which Kirkus called a clever, funny debut and which MGM optioned for a film. His work has appeared in a variety of media, including the New York Times, Newsweek, Parents, USA Today, Mother Jones, Chicago Tribune, Family Life, the Nation, Boston Globe, Parenting, Christian Science Monitor, and others. He's also featured on NPR, CNN's Talk Back Live, ABC's Good Morning America, and numerous other television and radio shows. He currently resides in Massachusetts.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780142001363 |
| ISBN 10 | 0142001368 |
| Title | The New Public School Parent |
| Author | Bob Chase |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2002-07-30 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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