Uncovering the Root of the Problem: Examining the Knowledge Gap in America's Education System

Kindle Customer 3: The book was very educational as 8t was discussing school education and the best ways to achieve the best approach for the students. They also talked about tests and there effects

United States on Nov 04, 2023

Amy Rose: This was a very engaging, well written and well researched book.

It is a must read for parents, teachers, administrators and superintendents alike.

United States on Oct 30, 2023

Mathew B. Andresen: I can't recommend this book high enough. It boggles the mind that in most places we don't have a complete curriculum for all grades that makes sure kids learn what they need to learn and then are tested on it, and yet here we are.

That being said this book has helped clarify my own thinking on the matter and I'm making sure to get the core knowledge books to make sure my children receive the content instruction they need.

United States on Sep 22, 2023

Adam SAdam S: Natalie Wexler is bringing to light our crisis in the US with literacy and our students. As an educator this information is changing the way I teach and support. It did take me some time to read, but I took down lots of notes on how to make shifts in my instruction to address some areas of concerns. I’ve share this book with other educators and we’re all rethinking how we integrate all the subject areas. Totally worth the price and lots of valuable information.

United States on Aug 01, 2023

Anthony: Highly recommend it to uncover the history of where the education system is at now and how to improve it

Australia on Jan 16, 2022

C C: As a homeschooling parent I often look for insights about what to teach, how to teach, and what the best and worst education models look like in the country. This book finally put to words what I couldn't quite pinpoint: schools rarely teach actual content. I would often scour syllabi from various institutions to try and uncover what knowledge I should be imparting on my children, and wondered why such material was kept under wraps. Turned out... it seldom exists! I also had no clue of the politicization behind content-based vs child-led learning. I also didn't know E.D. Hirsch--whose books I have on my own shelf ("What Your First Grader/Kindergartener Needs to Know")--was a dirty name in some education circles.

Practically and intuitively, this book affirms what I've noticed with my own children: they simply can't analyze what they don't know; they don't know what they haven't been taught; and they can't be taught without delving into rich material. The homeschooling legend Susan Wise Bauer instills this theme when she articulates that early years are meant to instill facts and parents shouldn't shy away from rote memorization. But, when one hears of children in school...

United States on Sep 16, 2021

S Singhal: This book contains an essential idea for all educators, which it presents in a clear and compelling manner. In particular, it explores the implementation challenges with detailed insight. My only quibble is that it takes rather too long and becomes somewhat repetitive after a point.

United Kingdom on Jan 01, 2020