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Straight Talk About Schools Today: Understand the System and Help Your Child Succeed Paperback – June 30, 2007

by Judy Molland (Author)
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Schools in the United States are changing, with a teaching focus on core subject areas and basic skills. Funds are getting tighter, program priorities are shifting, and parent involvement is more important than ever. Writing in easy-to-follow Q&A style, an award-winning educator takes you by the hand and guides you through the system: understanding how public and private education works in the United States, choosing a school, making sense of grades and report cards, the No Child Left Behind act, standardized tests, your rights as a parent, and more. Includes a glossary of “edu-speak” terms, resources, and plenty of encouragement.
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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Free Spirit Publishing
  4. Publication date
    June 30, 2007
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 8
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1575422190
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1575422190
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Free Spirit Publishing (June 30, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1575422190
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1575422190
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 8
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Judy Molland

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An award-winning teacher and writer, Judy Molland has keenly observed and actively participated in the world of education for over twenty-five years, both in the U.S. and in her native England. She holds a B.A. Honors degree from the University of Hull, U.K., and a Diploma in Education from the University of London. A chance meeting with an editor at Parents magazine in New York resulted in a freelance assignment on teaching tolerance to young children. To her delight, Judy discovered that she loved writing about education, and this led to her pursuing a combined career of teacher/writer. She has published numerous articles, and 2007 saw the publication of her first book, Straight Talk About Schools Today. An avid skier, backpacker, hiker and rock climber, Judy is excited to share her passion for the outdoors in her second book, Get Out! 150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on navigating k-12 school systems
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2007
This book is a very helpful guide for any parent trying to navigate the elementary and secondary school system. Includes information on private and public schools and anything in between (charter, magnet schools). Also provides good advice for dealing with teachers and administrators in order to help ensure your student's success in the school environment. Terrific organization of chapters; love the index. Takes into account a variety of situations and addresses parent's rights within the school context. Also provides a very balanced view regarding the value of standardized testing and scoring, which can be very confusing to both students and parents. Quite a valuable resource which I would recommend to any parent of school age children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Every Parent Needs This Information - NOW!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2007
Educator/writer Molland provides information and answers to questions I thought I should have known about our school system, but was afraid to ask. This is a reader-friendly, easily accessible guide for every parent. Read it now, arm yourself with information BEFORE you actually need to inquire of or confront the authorities at your local school. You'll be glad you did - in fact, both you and your child(ren) will be happy you did. This is a must-read for all parents. I highly recommend this very important new guide.
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C. J. Simms
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, comprehensive answers to parents' questions
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2007
This well-organized, easy-to-use guide has answers to questions that I didn't even know I would have about today's education system. The discussion of sometimes difficult topics, Q & A, lists of additional resources, and glossary of "Edu-Speak" terms will make it easier for parents to communicate with their kids' teachers without feeling intimidated by their lack of familiarity with schools today.I only wish this book had been available when my child was a student, I would have felt so much more comfortable being involved with his education.
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E. Nordberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Guide for Parents!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2007
I have four year old twins and am constantly anxious about navigating them through the public school system. This book is just what I was looking for. The section about preparing for kindergarten has totally given me some tips and a place to start. I'm finding the information about charter and magnet schools, open enrollment, and teacher conferences particularly helpful as well. The book is easy to read, and broken into logical sections. I would recommend this to any mom!
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