10 Things Schools Get Wrong

by Jared Cooney Horvath, David Bott

What counterintuitive lessons can we learn from the meteoric rise of Mindset Theory in education? Why have computers so overwhelmingly failed to become the academic panacea many expected them to be? How can the simple act of assigning grades drive student narcissism and damage teacher professionalism?
In this book, brain and behavioural research is combined with respected philosophy in order to place ten widely accepted yet rarely examined aspects of education under the microscope.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Teaching

144 pages, Paperback

Published December 15, 2020

Reviews

[Steven Kolber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devoured this in a couple of sittings, a thrilling read that brought together great illustrations and analogies for each of its key ideas. For anyone interested in changing education for the better, active around educational leadership or just excited to rethink what we’ve ‘always done’ this is the book for you.

[Melinda Deir-Boyette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Resource

A must-read for teachers and school administrators This book looks at the system and how to make it more functional.

[Amanda Mekdessi · Rating 5 out of 5]

'10 Things Schools Get Wrong' by Jared Cooney Horvath is a thought-provoking and well-researched exploration of education. Having met Jared at a conference in Sydney, I can confirm he’s as knowledgeable and insightful in person as he is in his writing.
The book tackles key issues in the education system, providing practical solutions backed by research. Horvath knows what he's talking about and presents his ideas in a way that’s accessible to both educators and parents alike. His ability to break down complex educational challenges and offer concrete strategies is one of the book’s strongest points.

If you're involved in education or simply passionate about improving schools, 10 Things Schools Get Wrong is a must-read. It’s full of actionable insights that challenge conventional thinking and promote a more effective approach to teaching and learning.

[Lexie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Important book that is both a quick read and one to savor for any educator who is ready to make change that makes a difference. The 10 things were already percolating in me — whether I knew it or not — as things that irritated me as a teacher, but didn’t have words to express why. Now I do. I’m seeking ways to build changes, however large or small, so that learning is the main goal and not churning assignments into grades (a.k.a. time wasting) to meet the needs the data train and other arbitrary goals that do not seek meaning/purpose.

[Cogito Praxis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful and thought-provoking book for anyone who wants to better understand the current state of the education system. The author presents each of the 10 issues clearly, using facts, evidence, and strong reasoning to challenge outdated assumptions in schooling. After reading this, educators and parents alike will feel more hopeful that real change is possible. A highly inspiring read for anyone who believes our 200-year-old education system is overdue for meaningful reform.