Meier, Deborah. The power of their ideas : : lessons for America from a small school in Harlem / [electronic resource] / Deborah Meier.. — Boston : : Beacon Press,, c1995.. — xii, 190 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-190).

In defense of public education -- Central Park East: an alternative story -- The school at work -- Myths, lies, and other dangers -- Choice can save public education -- Small schools -- Respect -- Reinventing teaching -- It's academic: why kids don't want to be "well-educated" -- On failure, persistence, and public education.



ISBN: 0807031100 9780807031100

LCCN: 94040196

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public schools--United States.
Education--Aims and objectives--United States.
School management and organization--United States.
Teaching.
Educational innovations--United States.
Innovation.
Schule.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New York- Harlem.

LC Class. No.: LA217.2 / .M45 1995

Dewey Class. No.: 372.1/0421/0973