Tough Choices or Tough Times: The Report of the New Commission on the Skills of

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Tough Choices or Tough Times by National Center on Education and the Economy, National Center on Education, the Economy Tough Choices or Tough Times, the report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, shows how the dynamics of the global economy will lead to a steady decline in the American standard of living if this country does not undertake the first thorough overhaul of its education system in a century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Tough Choices or Tough Times, the report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, shows how the dynamics of the global economy will lead to a steady decline in the American standard of living if this country does not undertake the first thorough overhaul of its education system in a century. This new revised and expanded version of Tough Choices or Tough Times includes: An updated IntroductionA summary of the Commissions proposalsCommentaries on the proposals by Denis Doyle, Lawrence Mishel, Michael Petrilli, Diane Ravitch, and Richard Rothstein, with responses from members of the Commission. Tough Choices or Tough Times provides a well-researched analysis of the issues and a compelling set of proposals for changing our system of education. Back Cover Tough Choices or Tough Times, Revised and Expanded Tough Choices or Tough Times , the report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, shows how the dynamics of the global economy will lead to a steady decline in the American standard of living if this country does not undertake the first thorough overhaul of its education system in a century. This new revised and expanded version of Tough Choices or Tough Times includes: An updated Introduction A summary of the Commissions proposals Commentaries on the proposals by Denis Doyle, Lawrence Mishel, MichaelPetrilli, Diane Ravitch, and Richard Rothstein, with responses from members ofthe Commission Tough Choices or Tough Times provides a well-researched analysis of the issues and a compelling set of proposals for changing our system of education. Praise for the First Edition "Anyone who hopes to hold a job in the next several decades should read--if not memorize--this extraordinary report." -- Norman R. Augustine, retired chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and chairman,The National Academies Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century "A brave, clear call for top-to-bottom reforms in U.S. education." -- Chester E. Finn, Jr., senior fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and president,Thomas B. Fordham Foundation Flap Tough Choices or Tough Times, Revised and Expanded Tough Choices or Tough Times , the report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, shows how the dynamics of the global economy will lead to a steady decline in the American standard of living if this country does not undertake the first thorough overhaul of its education system in a century. This new revised and expanded version of Tough Choices or Tough Times includes: An updated Introduction A summary of the Commissions proposals Commentaries on the proposals by Denis Doyle, Lawrence Mishel, MichaelPetrilli, Diane Ravitch, and Richard Rothstein, with responses from members ofthe Commission Tough Choices or Tough Times provides a well-researched analysis of the issues and a compelling set of proposals for changing our system of education. Praise for the First Edition "Anyone who hopes to hold a job in the next several decades should read--if not memorize--this extraordinary report." -- Norman R. Augustine, retired chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and chairman,The National Academies Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century "A brave, clear call for top-to-bottom reforms in U.S. education." -- Chester E. Finn, Jr., senior fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and president,Thomas B. Fordham Foundation Author Biography National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing young people with the world-class skills that will allow them to succeed in a global economy. The National Center engages in policy analysis and development and works collaboratively with others at the local, state, and national levels to advance its proposals in the policy arena. Table of Contents introduction to the revised edition. Marc Tucker, President, National Center on Education and the Economy executive summary. preface. prologue. part i : The Nature of the Challenge Now. part ii : The Scenario: The Recommendations as They Might Look from the Vantage Point of an Observer in 2021. comments. background papers. Estimates of the Additional Expense and Savings Associated with the Commissions Proposed Reforms in Elementary and Secondary Education. Teachers and Teaching Policy. Early Childhood Education. The Adult Workforce. commentary on the report. "Tough Choices": Change the System, or Suffer the Consequences (Marc S. Tucker). "Tough Choices": Radical Ideas, Misguided Assumptions (Diane Ravitch). Educations "Grand Departure": Defending the Skills Commissions Vision for the Future (Thomas W. Payzant, Charles B. Reed). Making Tough Choices (Marc S. Tucker). Th e New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce: Old News or New News? (Denis P. Doyle). Big Challenges, Bold Ideas (Michael J. Petrilli). False Alarm (Lawrence Mishel, Richard Rothstein). The Economic Case for Education Reform (Marc S. Tucker). Improper Diagnosis, Reckless Treatment (Lawrence Mishel, Richard Rothstein). Reckless and Wildly Exaggerated? We Dont Think So! A Response to Mishel and Rothstein (Marc S. Tucker). appendixes. The Study. Trustees of the National Center on Education and the Economy. Biographies of the Members of the Commission. Commission Staff and Associates. Review "The book is a must read for anyone involved in the educational process in the United States." (NACADA, Nov 20, 2007) Long Description "Tough Choices or Tough Times," the report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, shows how the dynamics of the global economy will lead to a steady decline in the American standard of living if this country does not undertake the first thorough overhaul of its education system in a century. This new revised and expanded version of "Tough Choices or Tough Times" includes: An updated Introduction A summary of the Commissions proposals Commentaries on the proposals by Denis Doyle, Lawrence Mishel, Michael Petrilli, Diane Ravitch, and Richard Rothstein, with responses from members of the Commission. "Tough Choices or Tough Times" provides a well-researched analysis of the issues and a compelling set of proposals for changing our system of education. Review Text "The book is a must read for anyone involved in the educational process in the United States." (NACADA, Nov 20, 2007) Review Quote "The book is a must read for anyone involved in the educational process in the United States." ("NACADA," Nov 20, 2007) Details ISBN0470267569 Short Title TOUGH CHOICES OR TOUGH T-REV/E Language English ISBN-10 0470267569 ISBN-13 9780470267561 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Subtitle The Report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce Author the Economy Edition Revised edition Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780470267561 UK Release Date 2008-06-24 Replaces 9780787995980 AU Release Date 2008-03-01 NZ Release Date 2008-03-01 Pages 264 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description Revised and Expanded Edition Publication Date 2008-06-24 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. DEWEY 331.120973 Illustrations Charts: 0 B&W, 0 Color; Graphs: 0 B&W, 0 Color Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2008-06-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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