"Why Fly That Way?" Linking Community and Academic Achievement

by Katherine Greeley

Crucial to the current public debate about schools, curriculum, testing, academic standards, and teacher training are the voices of successful teachers, like Kathy Greeley who speak to the dangers of an overemphasis on standardized testing and a punitive, back to basics approach. In this captivating and lively chronicle of a year in the life of a public school classroom, Greeley provides an alternative model of education and shows how a strong and supportive community is essential in helping students reach their highest potential. Included in her account

156 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2000

Reviews

[Karin]

Great book. Make me think about what I can do for my students. Highly recommended for teachers.