Karin Chenoweth is a longtime education writer. Before working on this book, she wrote a weekly column on schools and education for the Washington Post, and was previously a senior writer and executive editor for Black Issues in Higher Education (now Diverse). As a freelance writer, Chenoweth has written for such publications as Education Week, American Teacher, American Educator, School Library Journal, and the Washington Post Magazine. In addition, she has been an active parent volunteer throughout her children's public schooling in Montgomery County, Maryland.
" It s Being Done " is a refreshingly honest and thoughtful
analysis of American K-12 education. It comes at a time when so
many people are asking if it is possible not to leave children
behind, especially children who are poor and of color. Chenoweth s
research carefully documents important examples of academic
achievement among these children in a variety of challenging
circumstances. She identifies the many characteristics of
successful schools, including setting high expectations for
students, data-driven instruction, the wise use of school time,
ongoing professional development of teachers, and comprehensive
leadership teams made up of principals, teachers, parents, and
community members. "It s Being Done " will contribute significantly
to the national conversation on the education of our children.
Perhaps more important, it will give us reason to hope. Freeman A.
Hrabowski, III, President, University of Maryland, Baltimore
County"
Can a good school enable disadvantaged children to catch up? Some
say, No, we must change society first. This scrupulous and humane
book shows that a good school can make a decisive difference in
giving every child a chance to achieve the American Dream. Karin
Chenoweth is to be warmly thanked for showing in detail how some
schools and their devoted staffs have refuted the idea that
demography is fate. E. D. Hirsch, Jr., Professor Emeritus,
University of Virginia"
Every American must read this book. It demonstrates unequivocally
that an unyielding belief in the ability of all children regardless
of background to excel at the highest levels combined with a
relentless commitment to excellent instruction can radically
transform public education in this nation. If every school in
America adopted the lessons of " It s Being Done, " then the
achievement gap in my view, the greatest injustice facing our
nation would be relegated to the history books. Jason Kamras, 2005
National Teacher of the Year"
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