Outrageous Learning: An Education Manifesto

by Scott D. Oki

Book Overview

It is no secret that K-12 public education in the United States is in crisis. Schools are plagued by poor student achievement, low graduation rates, entrenched unions, demoralized teachers and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976575817
• ISBN13: 9780976575818
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Washington Policy Center
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Oki Offers Foundational Ideas

Outrageous Learning is a short read and offers suggestions on how we can all help with our public educational system. Outrageous Learning is intended to start an ongoing discussion of genuine education reform. Oki encourages parents, volunteers, educators, school administrators and policy-makers to join the online conversation at [...]. This interactive website provides a platform to share ideas, ask questions, and continue a broad conversation about improving public schools.

Commonsense Ideas for Genuine Education Reform

"Outrageous Learning" is a must-read for any parent with children in public school. The book written in compellig plain-English prose, not policy wonk speak. The K-12 education reform debate today is polarized around the special interest groups who insist that more funding is always the answer, and those who want to abandaon the public education system altogether. Scott shows there is a way to use current revenue to bring true reform focused on innovation, flexibility, and local leadership. Read this book...pass it to your friends...give a copy to your childrens' teachers...give a copy to your local school principal, school board members, and district superintendent.