This exciting, thought-provoking look at public education in America is based on the author's front line experiences. This book offers guidelines and ideas to encourage the reader to make the thoughtful, purposeful choices that must be made now if we are to enjoy an accountable, healthy public education system in the 21st century. Using non-academic straight talk, this study is helpful not only to parents, but also to those who train, teach, and administrate. Contents: The Challenges of Public Education: How Extensive Are They?; Can Administrators Administrate?; Can Teachers Teach?; What About School Boards?; Who's Teaching Our Teachers?; Self-Interest Groups: How Powerful Are They?; Where Do the Stockholders Fit In?; Your Choice: Private or Public Education?; The Curriculum: Where Is It Heading?; and What are the Choices? This book is written clearly with a hard-hitting style. The topics are well developed, thought provoking, practical, and on target. Dr. Fuhr's experience in education is obvious and his selection of quotes and incisive comments make this book valuablereading for educators on all levels.>>> (Mel Heller) Reading Choices is a good choice of anyone who wishes to be brought up to date on public education. It is an effective link from the world of the practitioner to the world of leadership in the administrative realm.>>>> (Dr. R. C. Bradley) This is one of the most interesting books I have ever read. Don Fuhr brings education down to earth. His examples and ideas exemplify common sense instead of rhetoric....>>>> (John Wade) ...both experienced and novice superintendents could profit from reading the book.>>>> (Donald K. Lemon) ...both experienced and novice superintendents could profit from reading the book. (Donald K. Lemon) This book is written clearly with a hard-hitting style. The topics are well developed, thought provoking, practical, and on target. Dr. Fuhr's experience in education is obvious and his selection of quotes and incisive comments make this book valuable reading for educators on all levels. (Mel Heller) Reading Choices is a good choice of anyone who wishes to be brought up to date on public education. It is an effective link from the world of the practitioner to the world of leadership in the administrative realm. (Dr. R. C. Bradley) This is one of the most interesting books I have ever read. Don Fuhr brings education down to earth. His examples and ideas exemplify common sense instead of rhetoric.... (John Wade) Don L. Fuhr is Associate Professor of Education at Clemson University, South Carolina. Used Book in Good Condition