The Knowledge Gap

The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and How to Fix it

De: Natalie Wexler

Narrado por: Natalie Wexler

“Essential reading for teachers, education administrators, and policymakers alike.” —STARRED Library Journal

The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis

It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware.

But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.

Incredible

This is what teachers have been saying for a long time! Well written and easy to understand, even my non-educational background husband enjoyed it on our vacation car trip!

Must Read- all teachers, parents & administrators

This book is a must read for anyone who wants to be an expert or thinks they are an expert in reading instruction. This foundational knowledge will give you the background you need to make policy decisions and advocacy decisions. Our children deserve everyone to know this information.

Wow

I highly recommend this book to all educators. It put into words things that I have been thinking for many years.

Must Read For Every Educator

This is a must read if you work in the education system. If you are tired of spinning your wheels to discover how to really help your student grow you need to read this. Warning… if you have been in education for a while you will be frustrated as you read and discover how you have been misguided by some very well known people in education.

Such a great read/listen!

My son is in the first grade and this book has made me feel much better equipped to make sure his education is well-rounded.

The research that has gone into this book is impressive, but the author writes in a way that makes the facts accessible to all.

I have told so many fellow parents they need to read this book.