TY - BOOK N2 - The controversial author of "The Bell Curve" returns with a groundbreaking manifesto to transform American education. He presents the four simple truths that parents and educators should confront to precipitate change--that ability varies, that half of the children are below average, that too many people are going to college, and that America's future depends on how we educate the academically gifted. Real Education describes the technological and economic trends that are creating options for parents who want the right education for their children, teachers who want to be free to teach again, and young people who want to find something they love doing and learn how to do it well. AB - The controversial author of "The Bell Curve" returns with a groundbreaking manifesto to transform American education. He presents the four simple truths that parents and educators should confront to precipitate change--that ability varies, that half of the children are below average, that too many people are going to college, and that America's future depends on how we educate the academically gifted. Real Education describes the technological and economic trends that are creating options for parents who want the right education for their children, teachers who want to be free to teach again, and young people who want to find something they love doing and learn how to do it well. T1 - Real education :four simple truths for bringing America's schools back to reality / DA - 2008. CY - New York : AU - Murray, Charles A. ET - 1st ed. CN - LB2806.22 CN - LB2806.22 PB - Crown Forum, PP - New York : PY - 2008. ID - 333484 KW - Educational accountability KW - Education KW - Public schools SN - 9780307405388 SN - 0307405389 TI - Real education :four simple truths for bringing America's schools back to reality / LK - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2008009178-b.html LK - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2008009178-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2008009178-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2008009178-d.html ER -