{"product_id":"sacred-trust-a-childrens-education-bill-of-rights","title":"Sacred Trust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSacred Trust: A Children′s Education Bill of Rights \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eis a clarion call to action for all Americans who care deeply about children and public education. Peter Cookson cuts through the endless policy debates and presents a positive plan for building 21st century public schools for all children.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Richard W. Riley, Former U. S. Secretary of Education\u003cbr\u003eSenior Partner, EducationCounsel, LLC, Washington, DC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Peter Cookson′s vision for a truly inclusive and quality public school system could not come at a better time. As many of our children are struggling, we need a national vision and a genuine sense of hope. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSacred Trust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e is a caring, yet uncompromising wake-up call to honor and support public education.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Ramon C. Cortines, Former Superintendent\u003cbr\u003eLos Angeles Unified School District, CA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll students have the right to an excellent education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolicy expert Peter W. Cookson, Jr. boldly describes a proposed education bill of rights for American students, including ideas on how to restructure the United States Department of Education for greater equity and improved academic achievement for all learners. School leaders will find a national blueprint of action that has been endorsed by major political, economic, and educational leaders. The book asserts that all children have the right to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttend a school that is funded for 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e-century excellence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop individual learning styles to the optimal extent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave their heritages honored and incorporated into study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded are examples illustrate problems and solutions from a wide range of public and private schools in rural, urban, and suburban areas. Through vivid storytelling and relevant research, Cookson provides specific and innovative steps for creating a concrete action plan that will lead to just, equitable, and world-class schools. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32113307910227,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412981163_15b510c4-67c9-43f1-a5bf-59bb7e9e147a.jpg?v=1777777230","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/sacred-trust-a-childrens-education-bill-of-rights","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}