Review of Fixing American Elementary Education
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Review of Fixing American Elementary Education
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Fixing American Elementary Education" by Patrick Dallabetta.]
American elementary education is faced with several challenges. Some of these challenges include ineffective instruction approaches, time mismanagement, poor student performance, security issues, demographics, and behavior issues. Addressing these problems requires a collective effort, and in this, the contributions of parents are very significant. In his book, Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent’s Guide, Patrick M. Dallabetta has written extensively on how parents can help in this process and effect the needed positive changes in our elementary education.
Dallabetta has served in various capacities in the education sector and has firsthand experiences of these challenges. I found his ideas and recommendations interesting and worthy of consideration. The author has done a great job getting parents to understand their role and place in the education their children receive. This book is awakening and informative in so many ways. First, it removes the apathy on the side of parents and gets them to understand the elementary education process is not only left for the teachers, principals, and school board members.
Second, the book informs parents of the rights they have in deciding the quality of education their children receive, but in this, the need to be courteous yet decisive while dealing with teachers and the school management is emphasized. Parents are encouraged to attend parent meetings and be active in the discussion. The issue of special education was also addressed, with incredible tips to help parents ensure that, in a case of positive diagnosis, the appropriate education plan is created. Among so many other things, the author has done a great job getting parents to see the benefits of having their children taught reading with a phonics program and to ensure that there is a reasonable balance between quality teaching and adequate teaching time.
Third, it provides parents with the information they need to determine the most suitable school for their children in terms of student performance, instruction approaches, security of schoolchildren, and strength of administration. There are references to several websites and performance ratings to guide parents through this process. Several facts have also been referenced to help parents decide whether their children should attend a public school, a charter school, or a parochial school.
I didn't dislike anything in this book. Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent’s Guide earns 5 out of 5 stars for the incredible information and guides it has provided to parents to make them active participants in the American elementary education process. This book should be in the hands of every American parent.
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Fixing American Elementary Education
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American elementary education is faced with several challenges. Some of these challenges include ineffective instruction approaches, time mismanagement, poor student performance, security issues, demographics, and behavior issues. Addressing these problems requires a collective effort, and in this, the contributions of parents are very significant. In his book, Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent’s Guide, Patrick M. Dallabetta has written extensively on how parents can help in this process and effect the needed positive changes in our elementary education.
Dallabetta has served in various capacities in the education sector and has firsthand experiences of these challenges. I found his ideas and recommendations interesting and worthy of consideration. The author has done a great job getting parents to understand their role and place in the education their children receive. This book is awakening and informative in so many ways. First, it removes the apathy on the side of parents and gets them to understand the elementary education process is not only left for the teachers, principals, and school board members.
Second, the book informs parents of the rights they have in deciding the quality of education their children receive, but in this, the need to be courteous yet decisive while dealing with teachers and the school management is emphasized. Parents are encouraged to attend parent meetings and be active in the discussion. The issue of special education was also addressed, with incredible tips to help parents ensure that, in a case of positive diagnosis, the appropriate education plan is created. Among so many other things, the author has done a great job getting parents to see the benefits of having their children taught reading with a phonics program and to ensure that there is a reasonable balance between quality teaching and adequate teaching time.
Third, it provides parents with the information they need to determine the most suitable school for their children in terms of student performance, instruction approaches, security of schoolchildren, and strength of administration. There are references to several websites and performance ratings to guide parents through this process. Several facts have also been referenced to help parents decide whether their children should attend a public school, a charter school, or a parochial school.
I didn't dislike anything in this book. Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent’s Guide earns 5 out of 5 stars for the incredible information and guides it has provided to parents to make them active participants in the American elementary education process. This book should be in the hands of every American parent.
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"As a parent concerned with the quality of education my children receive, this review of Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent’s Guide really piques my interest. The idea that parents play a critical role in shaping their children's education and the emphasis on collaboration with teachers and school administrators is something I find both empowering and necessary. I’m especially intrigued by the author’s insights on navigating school choices, special education plans, and the importance of phonics programs.
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The insights from "Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent’s Guide" by Patrick M. Dallabetta sound valuable for parents looking to engage in their children's education. The emphasis on parental involvement and understanding rights in the education system seems essential for addressing challenges in elementary education. I'd be interested to explore how the author recommends parents take an active role in supporting their children's learning.
