"Just what the doctor ordered. Written in an easy-to-understand format, this guide contains excellent explanations and valuable models, guidelines, checklists, unit designs, and lesson designs to help teachers implement standards-based education in their classrooms."
Vaughn G. Rhudy, Teacher, Shady Spring High School, WV
"Zagranski, Whigham...tame the beast of accountability for principals, teachers, and parents by accurately defining what is really expected. A real guide for demystifying the complex world of standards-based education."
Erica Ann Faginski, Principal, Michael E. Smith School, MA
"Best book out there for parents unraveling the standards-based mystery. It could have been entitled Everything You Need To Know About Education. Read it if you have a child in school."
Kathy Wigby, Parent, North Port, FL
"Emphasizes improving the alignment of the written and the taught curriculum in a way that allows for reasonable accountability. The beauty of the process outlined is that it highlights sound teaching practices that lead to the best possible performance for students."
Russ Adams, Principal, MOC-Floyd Valley High, Orange City, IA
"These authors have a very thorough and intriguing approach that should assist individuals at many different levels who are truly interested in making a difference in our schools today. Educators can apply the ideas almost immediately without getting lost in theoretical tangents."
John Scholten, Superintendent, Glen Lake Community Schools, Maple
City, MI
"The book is teacher friendly, easy to read, applicable, and general enough to suit teachers from all parts of the country."
Amanda Mayeaux, Teacher, Dutchtown Middle School, Geismat, LA
"A very useful handbook for classroom teachers. It is easy reading and has an unassuming instructional style."
Patricia Baker, Teacher, NBCT Middle Childhood Generalist, Mary Walter
Elementary School, Bealeton, VA
"An outstanding workbook for teachers and administrators. The focus on student learning is great, and the book has a multitude of real-world examples. School districts could tailor it top meet their needs."
Linda C. Davis-Delano, Director of Education Preparation and Licensure,
Springfield College, MA
"As an administrator who must continually train staff and as an instructor, I find this book invaluable for its examples of various teaching tools and methods."
Sandra M. Chessey, Adjunct Professor/Assistant Vice President for
Finances and Administration, Western New England College, MA
