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Tough Choices or Tough Times, Revised and Expanded Tough Choices or Tough Times, the report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, shows how the dynamics of the global economy will lead to a steady decline in the American standard of living if this country does not undertake the first thorough overhaul of its education system in a century. This new revised and expanded version of Tough Choices or Tough Times includes: * An updated Introduction * A summary of the Commission's proposals * Commentaries on the proposals by Denis Doyle, Lawrence Mishel, MichaelPetrilli,…mehr

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Tough Choices or Tough Times, Revised and Expanded Tough Choices or Tough Times, the report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, shows how the dynamics of the global economy will lead to a steady decline in the American standard of living if this country does not undertake the first thorough overhaul of its education system in a century. This new revised and expanded version of Tough Choices or Tough Times includes: * An updated Introduction * A summary of the Commission's proposals * Commentaries on the proposals by Denis Doyle, Lawrence Mishel, MichaelPetrilli, Diane Ravitch, and Richard Rothstein, with responses from members ofthe Commission Tough Choices or Tough Times provides a well-researched analysis of the issues and a compelling set of proposals for changing our system of education. Praise for the First Edition "Anyone who hopes to hold a job in the next several decades should read--if not memorize--this extraordinary report." --Norman R. Augustine, retired chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and chairman, The National Academies Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century "A brave, clear call for top-to-bottom reforms in U.S. education." --Chester E. Finn, Jr., senior fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and president, Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
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National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) (www.ncee.org) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing young people with the world-class skills that will allow them to succeed in a global economy. The National Center engages in policy analysis and development and works collaboratively with others at the local, state, and national levels to advance its proposals in the policy arena.
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"The book is a must read for anyone involved in the educational process in the United States." (NACADA, Nov 20, 2007)