Failure Up Close: What Happens, Why It Happens, and What We Can Learn from It

Failure in education reform is rarely admitted, but it is essential for learning. Failure Up-Close examines recent education reform efforts that have not succeeded and offers lessons for school and system improvement. It looks at failure as an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than as a negative.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Failure in education reform is often overlooked, despite the immense challenges and diverse nature of the American education system. Political consequences and pressure from philanthropic funders often lead to unsuccessful efforts being swept under the rug or papered over with public relations efforts. However, failure is an essential part of learning, and education reform needs to be a learning movement itself. Failure Up-Close, a volume edited by scholars from across the ideological spectrum, examines recent education reform efforts that have not succeeded and offers lessons for school and system improvement. Rather than viewing failure as negative, the editors aim to help supporters understand how to do what they do better and ultimately do better for children. The book explores various education reform initiatives, including charter schools, standardized testing, and teacher evaluation, and highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with each. It also provides insights into the political and social factors that influence education reform and the role of philanthropic funding in shaping educational policies. By examining these failures, the book seeks to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about education reform and help policymakers and educators make informed decisions that will lead to better outcomes for students.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 160 x 237 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475840551