Bridging the Achievement Gap: What Successful Educators and Parents Do - Softcover

Fortune, Rex; Fortune III, Rex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 061551992X ISBN 13: 9780615519920

Publisher: Fortune and Associates, 2012

Synopsis

Publication Date: January 18, 2012 Educators, policymakers and parents can take a journey with Sacramento, California educational reform advocate Rex Fortune to effect change. After presenting national and state data as evidence of the achievement gap’s result on the country’s economy, taxpayers, prisons, and unemployment, Fortune asks the question, “How can low-achieving minorities close the achievement gap?” The answers are revealed in 514 pages of meticulous research, successful strategies, and on-site visits to 7 gap-closing, California K-12 public schools. Join Fortune’s engaging and revealing conversations with: Administrators who are strong, dedicated leaders – focused on educating each student Teachers who know why their students are 100% proficient or advanced and share their practices Parents who prioritize learning, in school and at home, and are cheerleaders for their children’s progress Examples of data included in the book are: Detailed data on the 144 California public schools with high minority (African American and Hispanic) and high socioeconomically disadvantaged students chosen for the study Tables and reports on 20 gap-closing, high minority schools as well as tables on 20 low-achieving schools Tables and reports of similarities from 15 high-achieving Asian schools Over 400 images include: Photos taken at the school site visits Exhibits of school documents: parent contracts, teachers’ lesson plans, interview instruments Tables, graphs and charts supporting research on the API and CST, ethnicity, teachers’ credentials and salaries, school finances, class size, enrollment, textbooks and more Recommended resources (27 websites and/or publications) to encourage learning are also carefully reviewed. BRIDGING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP powerfully illuminates the path for change with practical and proven practices, and is a valuable resource to the education profession. Special Offers A new DVD for parents, PARENTING PRACTICES: How Successful Parents Bridge the Achievement Gap and other publications are available from the author. See his website: www.fortuneandassociates.com. You may also e-mail Fortune at: rcfortune9@yahoo.com. Please include your daytime/cell phone number.

About this title

About the Author:

REX FORTUNE, a father, husband and educator in Sacramento, California is an inspiring educational reform advocate for closing the achievement gap. Fortune is chairman of the board and director of research and evaluation at Fortune School of Education (FSE) in Sacramento.

He earned a BS at North Carolina A&T State University, an MA at UC Berkeley, and his doctorate in education from Stanford University. His recent work in California educational reform includes supporting the Sacramento County Board of Education's authorization of five K-8 charter schools. Fortune also serves as president of the board for Pacific Charter Institute, which has a charter school in Sacramento County and another in San Joaquin County.

In 2002, Fortune co-authored LEADERSHIP ON PURPOSE: Promising Practices for African American and Hispanic Students, published by Corwin Press. BRIDGING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP reflects Fortune's unique ability to assess careful research, make keen observations, and establish a vision that merits implementation. He challenges leaders, parents and teachers to make a positive impact by bridging the achievement gap and illuminates the way for change with proven strategies in this book.

Review:

"Provides relevant and important information for school administrators working to close the achievement gap for African American, Hispanic and other low-achieving students in public schools. . .Fortune defines successful strategies used by innovative schools around the country"- Rick Rubino, Ass't. Sup., Martinez USD, California

"A breath of fresh air. . . based on real experiences. . .Will start conversations with parents."- Zella Knight, Los Angeles USD, California

"A refreshing reminder that there are educators who have the "will" to use best practices in teaching all students. . .A must read." - Dr. General Davie Jr., ret. Sup't., San Juan USD, California

"Clear direction for principals, teachers, parents searching for answers."- Joseph Jones, Ass't. Exec. Dir., Association of California School Administrators

About this edition

• Publisher: Fortune and Associates
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 061551992X
• ISBN 13: 9780615519920
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 514
• Editor: Moore Phawnda