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Summary Of Text

The book i read was SCHOOLS THAT WORK America's Most Innovative Public Education Programs by George H. Wood, Ph.D. and it stated ways that make schools work. George personally went to schools that worked and what did not work.

Relation To Topic

My topic is how do schools works, What makes them successful? Schools that work hit right on the target for answering my question. Since George explains the actions, community and the way students learn, gives me an understanding of what needs to be done in order for schools to be successful at teaching.

Interpretation

Now after reading this book, i learned more then i thought. I realized the little things always counts. Community is a huge part of the success of a school. For example George went to may different schools but the one that stood out the most to me was Central Park East Secondary school. The school is located in Harlem, around the projects The neighborhood is dangerous but that does not the kids from going. "Your attention is always drawn inward, and for a while you forget the street outside." (pg 42). This was Georges reaction to the inside of the school so after i read it i came to a conclusion that a strong community is the key for a school to work. The school also has internal organizations outside of the school so the kids are always involved. It is a big school but they divide it into smaller sections depending on their grade levels. So that is another factor of making a school work, smaller classes. Now every other school may have small classes and a good community but it may not still work. Even though it does matter what students learn its about the teachers and parents being leaders and how its taught that makes students want to learn for themselves. Instead of making students rush with work, teachers need to take their time so students know what their learning instead of remember. that is what makes a school work. =)