TY - BOOK AU - Gunzelmann,Betsy TI - Barriers to excellence: the changes needed for our schools SN - 1610485785 AV - LB2822.82 .G86 2012 U1 - 371.207 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Lanham, Md. PB - Rowman & Littlefield Education KW - School improvement programs KW - United States KW - Educational change N1 - Includes bibliographical references; There is trouble in our schools : a historical overview of barriers & imbalance -- Rescuing our schools : perspectives of leaders, reformers and entrepreneurs -- The gathering of data from many directions -- Societ & cultural : first, most complex and controversial -- Of the barriers to excellence -- Political barriers to excellence : multifaceted and difficult, but not impossible to resolve -- Economic barriers to excellence -- Psychological barriers to educational excellence -- Educational issues: process & logistical barriers -- Breaking down the barriers & restoring balance -- Education: our key to future success ER -