The Predictable Failure of Educational Reform: Can We Change Course Before It's Too Late?

Is school reform doomed to fail? According to Seymour B. Sarason, the answer is ues---as long as reformers fail to confront the social, institutional, and organizational obstacles that have repeadly kept reform efforts from succeeding.In this book, Sarason illustrates how long-standing educational structures, couples with the need of various groups defend their power, stifle reform efforts. He calls for entirely new, far-reaching educational initiatives that build on children's natural curiosity and willingness to learn. And he offers insights for educators into how they can make significant reforms that produce substantial, long-lasting results.