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The Knowledge Gap

The hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it

Natalie Wexler

Discover the untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis and the cycle of poverty in "The Knowledge Gap." Author Natalie Wexler reveals a fundamental flaw in our education system: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension skills at the expense of actual knowledge. With research, history, and compelling characters, Wexler sheds light on this overlooked issue and highlights innovative educators who are creating positive change. If you want to unlock the potential of our neediest children and fix our education system, this book is a must-read.
Publish Date
2019-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
2019-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.18
ISBN
9780735213562
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