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Equip children for global economy challenges.
As a parent or educator in today's fast-paced, innovative world, you'll find "The Global Achievement Gap" by Tony Wagner incredibly relevant. Wagner compellingly argues for a transformation in the way our schools prepare children for the future. Imagine your child not just acing tests, but also being able to tackle real-world problems with creativity and critical thinking. This book is a call to action, offering a vision for education that aligns with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving global economy.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780465055975
Authors:
Tony Wagner
Publisher: Basic Books
Date of Publication: 2014-03-11
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
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In The Global Achievement Gap, education expert Tony Wagner situates our school problems in the larger context of the demands of the global knowledge economy. He illustrates that even in our best schools, we don’t teach or test the skills that matter most for the twenty-first century. Uncovering what motivates today’s generation to excel in school and the workplace, Wagner explores new models of schools that are inspiring students to solve tough problems and communicate at high levels. An education manifesto for the 21st century, The Global Achievement Gap is a must-read for anyone interested in seeing our young people achieve their full potential, while contributing to a strong economy and vibrant democracy. This updated edition includes a new chapter discussing changes in education since the 2008 financial crisis, ethics in education, and recent initiatives such as the Department of Education’s Race to the Top program and implementation of the Common Core.
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Equip children for global economy challenges.
As a parent or educator in today's fast-paced, innovative world, you'll find "The Global Achievement Gap" by Tony Wagner incredibly relevant. Wagner compellingly argues for a transformation in the way our schools prepare children for the future. Imagine your child not just acing tests, but also being able to tackle real-world problems with creativity and critical thinking. This book is a call to action, offering a vision for education that aligns with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving global economy.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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