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What Every Parent Should Know about School - by Michael Reist (Paperback)

What Every Parent Should Know about School - by  Michael Reist (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Best-selling author and educator Michael Reist looks at what our schools are really like today and what needs to change. A passionate advocate for children, he presents an honest picture of contemporary school life, offering parents a wealth of advice for navigating their way through the system.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>An inside look at what our schools are like today and practical advice for navigating the educational system. <br/><br/><p>School is our children's second home. They will spend more time there than anywhere else in their formative years. We all need to talk honestly about the nature of this environment, how it works, and how it doesn't work. Our kids are depending on us to create a school system where they can learn as well as feel happy. The more we know about how school works, the better we will be able to navigate our way through the system and help our children do the same. <i>What Every Parent Should Know About School</i> is an honest, positive, thought-provoking look at what schools are today and what they could be in the future.</p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>...his desire to engage parents is well-intentioned and right. His reasoning is sound, based as it is on the work of Dewey et al, which in turn grew into the practices seen today in many educational settings around the world.-- "Drhelenwrite.com"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Michael Reist is an educator with over 30 years of experience in the classroom. His best-selling book, <i>Raising Boys in a New Kind of World</i>, has helped countless parents understand their sons better. A nationally acclaimed speaker, he is passionate about the needs of children and parents. He lives in Caledon East, Ontario.

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