The Schools Our Children Deserve

Book • 1999

Alfie Kohn challenges conventional wisdom about education, arguing that traditional classrooms and 'tougher standards' are not the best way to improve learning.

He advocates for a more progressive approach that focuses on student engagement and intrinsic motivation.

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