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Why the perceived weaknesses of American education are actually its strengths.
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Preface | p. vi |
Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
Recent Education Reform in the United States | p. 1 |
From the Missile Gap to the Learning Gap: Myth, Fear, and the Evolution of Accountability | p. 19 |
Why America Hasn't Lost Yet: Strengths of American Education | p. 41 |
Why China Isn't a Threat Yet: The Costs of High Scores | p. 64 |
The Challenges, Part I: Globalization | p. 98 |
The Challenges, Part II: Technology | p. 114 |
What Knowledge Is of Most Worth in the Global and Digital Economy? | p. 133 |
Global Competence and Digital Competence: The New Universal Knowledge and Skills | p. 160 |
Catching Up or Keeping the Lead: The Future of American Education | p. 181 |
Afterword | p. 199 |
References | p. 203 |
Index | p. 222 |
About the Author | p. 229 |
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