Dr. William J. Bennett is one of America's most influential and respected voices on cultural, political, and educational issues. Host of The Bill Bennett Show podcast, he is also the Washington Fellow of the American Strategy Group. He is the author and editor of more than twenty-five books. Dr. Bennett served as the secretary of education and chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities under President Ronald Reagan and as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under President George Herbert Walker Bush.
Chester E. Finn Jr. is a scholar, educator, and public servant who is Distinguished Senior Fellow and President Emeritus of Fordham. His is an educational policy analyst and formally served as the United States Assistant Secretary of Education.
Tony Lang The Cincinnati Enquirer A common sense-loaded gem that defines a good education and tells parents how to make sure their children get one.
Prolific author (The De-Valuing of America) and former Secretary of Education Bennett strikes again with a how-to book for parents seeking to help their children through the education system. With coauthors Finn and Cribb, Bennett has produced a mammoth manual, recognizing that it "is unnecessary and probably not possible" to follow all its recommendations. In addition to describing what a "good" school should teach and what a "well-educated child" should know, the book discusses parental responsibilities. The authors point out that schools can only do so much. While academics are the main focus of this work, the authors also address character development, health and fitness, and other factors that can affect a child's academic performance. Current issues in education, such as multiculturalism, class size, year-round schooling, and bilingual education, are also discussed. So many issues are covered that there is sure to be something to offend any reader. Despite its size, this book is reasonably priced. Every public library should consider this for purchase.--Terry A. Christner, Hutchinson P.L., KS Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
Publishers Weekly An impassioned and straight-shooting
reference that will inspire both parents and educators.
Tony Lang The Cincinnati Enquirer A common sense-loaded gem
that defines a good education and tells parents how to make sure
their children get one.
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