{"product_id":"new-american-high-school-1","title":"New American High School","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A credible plan for transforming secondary education by educators already involved in pioneering the change.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Brandt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Writer and Consultant, Former Executive Editor, ASCD\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Finally, a clear and practical approach for implementing genuine school improvement based on high standards. Marsh and Codding have gone beyond the rhetoric of many high school reform leaders and have addressed the needs of parents and practitioners alike. Their \"collection of essays\" represents a powerful and pragmatic blueprint for a new American high school. Bravo.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert A. Mackin\u003c\/b\u003e, Finalist, National Principal of the Year, NASSP, and Principal Souhegan High School Amherst, New Hampshire\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e This book begins by focusing on where American high schools are now — based on a picture of a real, \"high-performing\" school. Authors share their perspectives on how high schools are lagging in preparing students for life after school. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn subsequent chapters, Marsh, Codding, and Associates paint a powerful picture of what high schools \u003ci\u003ecould\u003c\/i\u003e be like. They discuss examples of reform efforts that look at classrooms, students, and outcomes in new ways. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe authors offer these proposed changes to American high schools:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent performance assessments that capture conceptual understanding, problem solving, and communication \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurriculum based on student outcomes, constructivist knowledge, and school-to-career applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning activities that challenge students to think, solve problems, and collaborate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool cultures based on enhanced learning, meaningful staff-student interactions, and ongoing professional development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you′re interested in new directions for your high school — and you want to know how to get there you need to read this guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54263238099288,"sku":"9780803962255","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780803962255_ae1a8218-a822-4b84-b11d-df7f0549077a.jpg?v=1777786276","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/new-american-high-school-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}