Making Schools Work (Paperback)

Paperback. A Blueprint for Change in EducationMaking Schools Work documents the remarkable achievements of Dr. Marcus A. Foster, who became nationally recognized for transforming "problem schools" in Philadelphia and later leading the Oakland Unified School District as superintendent. In the book, Dr. Foster confronts the challenges in urban education by encouraging "a problem-solving process" that engages teachers, students, parents, community members, and businesses. Originally published in 1971, Making Schools Work remains vital to education and equity conversations. A landmark blueprint for urban education reform. Dr. Marcus A. Foster's Making Schools Work explores a collaborative approach to transforming public schools by engaging educators, students, families, and communities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.