by John Boehner
First published 2003
John Boehner finds himself at the center of a heated debate over education reform. The veteran politician must balance competing demands from teachers, parents, and administrators while crafting legislation that promises both flexibility and accountability. As pressure mounts from all sides, Boehner discovers that the path to quality education requires more than good intentions. He faces opposition from unexpected quarters and support from unlikely allies. The stakes grow higher as real students and real schools hang in the balance of political maneuvering. Boehner must decide whether to compromise his principles for political expediency or fight for what he believes serves children best. The story explores how personal convictions clash with institutional pressures in the world of educational policy.
Genres: political-science, politics, education, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, personal-convictions
Period: 21st-Century
94 pages · Paperback · Diane Pub Co