Chasing Success and Confronting Failure in American Public Schools

Discover a compelling analysis of educational success in the United States with Chasing Success and Confronting Failure in American Public Schools by Larry Cuban. Published in 2020 by the Harvard Educational Publishing Group, this thought-provoking hardback spans 272 pages and delves into the evolving definitions of what it means to achieve in American education. Cuban challenges traditional notions of success and inadequacy, revealing that these standards have often been influenced by political agendas and societal changes. This book is essential for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of educational measurement in the US. Join Larry Cuban on a journey that questions the stability of achievement standards and confronts the realities of public schooling today.