by Tom Coyne
First published 2018
America's public schools are failing millions of children each year, sending unprepared students into an increasingly competitive global economy. Business executive Tom Coyne has witnessed firsthand what works and what doesn't in education reform across multiple states and countries. He saw dramatic improvements in Alberta and Massachusetts, while watching Colorado's education establishment successfully defend mediocre results. Drawing from nearly two decades of involvement at the school, district, and state levels, Coyne exposes the systemic problems that create educational failure. He presents concrete case studies showing how tens of thousands of unprepared graduates contribute to rising inequality, increased social conflict, and growing demands on safety net programs. The book identifies specific performance improvement initiatives that have produced measurable results in real school systems. Coyne argues that these proven solutions can only achieve widespread impact if American business leaders abandon their passive approach and engage aggressively in education reform efforts.
Genres: business, education, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action
Setting: Alberta, Colorado, Massachusetts
Period: 21st-century
111 pages · Paperback · Independently published