Wallace K. Pond
Description
Product Description
The Lights Are On, Is Anybody Home? Education in America is a no-nonsense book about why we have the system we have, where were
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heading, and what we can do about it.
Find out:
why vouchers wont fix our schools why standardized tests are a colossal waste of time and money what future schools will look like why teachers teach the way they teach who chooses what students learn and why why parents arent more involved in their childrens schools
Review
I consider this book required reading for anyone who is concerned about the future of American education. --
Barry Persky, Ph.D., President, Doctoral Association of New York Educators
I would like to send a copy to every teacher I've ever had, my parents, and anyone I've ever heard griping about kids today. --
Jennifer Levin, Vistas Magazine
From the Author
I wrote this book so that educators and non-educators who care about education could understand, in a reader-friendly way, why we have the educational system we have, how it was created, and where we might be headed. I am pleased that readers who have contacted me have reported that the book not only communicates important information, but is enjoyable to read! If you choose to read the book, I hope you find it equally worthwhile.
I would gladly accept any comments or questions you may have at [email protected]
About the Author
Wallace Pond has worked as an educator in both public and private schools at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, including administrative positions at the school district and higher education levels. He has lived and worked in the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
He received his Bachelors degree in Spanish, his Masters degree in Human Services and Human Resource Education and his Ph.D. in Education.
Since 1995, Dr. Pond has held the positions of Assistant Chair, Acting Chair, and Director of Off-Site Programs in the Department of Education at the College of Santa Fe. He is now the Director of Online Education.
Some of his professional interests include K-12 education, adult education, at-risk youth, multicultural education, education reform, and internet based education.
Wallace resides in Santa Fe with his wife, Natalie, and two children. And the damn cat.
Comments or questions? Wallace can be reached at the College of Santa Fe at 1-505-473-6109, or by email at: [email protected]
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