Another Planet

A Year in the Life of a Suburban High School

Autori

• Elinor Burkett

Parametri

Pagine

352pagine

Tempo di lettura

13ore

• Educazione, istruzione
• Narrativa
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Young Adult

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Through an immersive nine-month investigation in a suburban Minneapolis high school, Elinor Burkett unveils the complexities and challenges of the modern educational landscape. As she engages with students, parents, and teachers, she reveals how fears stemming from school shootings have shaped the high school experience, introducing concepts like "Zero Tolerance" policies and pervasive anxieties about misfits. Burkett's poignant exposé sheds light on the deeper issues confronting educators and families, challenging the myths and political narratives surrounding school safety and student life.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

(In brossura)