an insider exposes how educational materials undermine reforms Jobrack, Beverlee creator text bibliography mdu Lanham, Md Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2012 monographic eng

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242 p. "In Tyranny of the Textbook, a retired educational director, gives a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of how K-12 textbooks are developed, written, adopted, and sold. Readers will come to understand why all the reform efforts have failed. Most importantly, the author clearly spells out how the system can change so that reforms and standards have a shot at finally being effective"-- HKBU Library Beverlee Jobrack. Textbooks United States Textbooks Publishing United States Textbook bias United States Curriculum planning United States Educational change United States Education and state United States EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General EDUCATION / Curricula LB3047 J62 T 2012 9781442211414 9781442211438 SDU 111007