Drawing on his widely read Huffington Post columns-rated one of the top educational blogs in the United States-Alan Singer introduces readers to contemporary issues in education in the United States. The issues are presented with a point of view and an edge intended to promote widespread classroom debate and discussion. Each section opens with a new topical summary essay followed by a series of brief essays updated and adapted from Huffington Post columns. The book includes guest contributions, guiding questions, and responses to essays by teacher education students and teachers to further classroom discussion. Education Flashpoints is written in a conversational style that draws readers into a series of debates by presenting issues in a clear and concise manner, but also with a touch of irony and a bit of rhetorical bite. The topics examined in these essays read like the latest newspaper headlines in the battle to define public education in the United States.

About the Author

Alan J. Singer is Professor of Secondary Education and coordinator of Social Studies Education in the Department of Teaching, Literacy and Leadership, Hofstra University, USA.

Reviews

"Education Flashpoints provides important insight into contemporary issues in education. The critical edge to the articles will stimulate classroom discussions."

Joel Spring, Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, USA

"This is a book of the moment that is both timely and (sadly) timeless-pointed, focused, engaging. Dr. Singer knows where he stands and makes no bones about it. He always contributes to the field of education and political discussion."

Dennis Banks, SUNY College at Oneonta, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9780415743846
Author Alan J. Singer
Format Hardback
Page Count 210
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 430g