{"product_id":"humanizing-the-education-machine-how-to-create-schools-that-turn-disengaged-kids-into-inspired-learners-9781119283102","title":"Humanizing the Education Machine: How to Create Schools That Turn Disengaged Kids Into Inspired Learners","description":"\u003cb\u003eA clear roadmap for the new territory of education\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation in the U.S. has been under fire for quite some time, and for good reason. The numbers alone tell a very disconcerting story: according to various polls, 70% of teachers are disengaged. Add to that the fact that the United States ranks last among industrialized nations for college graduation levels, and it's evident there's a huge problem that needs to be addressed. Yet the current education system and its school buildings--with teachers standing in front of classrooms and lecturing to students--have gone largely unchanged since the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHumanizing the Education Machine\u003c\/i\u003e tackles this tough issue head-on. It describes how the education system has become ineffective by not adapting to fit students' needs, learning styles, perspectives, and lives at home. This book explains how schools can evolve to engage students and involve parents. It serves to spread hope for reform and equip parents, educators, administrators, and communities to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze the pitfalls of the current U.S. education system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntelligently argue the need to reform the current landscape of education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork to make a difference in the public education system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe an informed advocate for your child or local school system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a concerned parent or professional looking for a trusted resource on the need for education reform, look no further than \u003ci\u003eHumanizing the Education Machine\u003c\/i\u003e. This illuminating resource provides the information you need to become a full partner in the new human-centered learning revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rex Miller, Bill Latham, Brian Cahill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/26\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119283102\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREX MILLER\u003c\/b\u003e is the principal and thought leader for MindShift, a future-focused consultancy and organizational performance firm. He is the author of The Commercial Real Estate Revolution, \u003ci\u003eThe Millennium Matrix: Reclaiming the Past, Reframing the Future of the Church, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChange Your Space, Change Your Culture, \u003c\/i\u003e all from Wiley. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e BILL LATHAM\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO of MeTEOR Education, an organization who works alongside communities and their students in creating transformational learning experiences and supportive high impact environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIAN CAHILL\u003c\/b\u003e is the California Division President for Balfour Beatty Construction Services United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40878670610547,"sku":"9.78112E+12","price":36.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_2d9dc342-40ba-4b0c-91ca-f5487e562952.jpg?v=1689081882","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/humanizing-the-education-machine-how-to-create-schools-that-turn-disengaged-kids-into-inspired-learners-9781119283102","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}