Question Everything

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Praise for QUESTION EVERYTHING "One of the country's leading education writers gives a fascinating, in-depth look at the nation's largest college preparatory program-a program that you probably don't know about, but should." -William J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education; host of the nationally syndicated talk show Morning in America "Jay Mathews is a true friend of public education. For decades he has been exploring and writing about what works and what doesn't. In Question Everything, he shares his knowledge of AVID, an inquiry-based, orderly-learning program that he and its teachers have found to be most effective in preparing students for college, careers, and life." -Richard W. Riley, former U. S. Secretary of Education "This wonderfully readable biography of AVID spotlights both a commonsense program's solid record in preparing kids for college success-and its neglect by education pundits and policymakers keener on doing battle than focusing on what actually works." -Chester E. Finn Jr., distinguished senior fellow, Thomas B. Fordham Institute; senior fellow, Hoover Institution "For principals and school leaders who want to increase access, equity, and student achievement, Mathews' description of AVID, a program that I used in my school with great success, is both insightful and practical." -Mel Riddile, NASSP Associate Director; former National High School Principal of the Year "AVID hands students the keys to open their educational gates. The program serves as a model of data-backed best practices that will continue to impact children for years to come. Mathews provides a rich history of the program and why it means so much to those of us in the world of AVID." -Robin Ilac, AVID Secondary & Elementary District Director, Guadalupe Union School District, Guadalupe, C
How AVID levels the playing field, helping underserved students come out ahead In Question Everything, award-winning education writer Jay Mathews presents the stories and winning strategies behind the Advancement Via Individual Determination program (AVID). With the goal of preparing students for the future - whether that future includes college or not - AVID teaches students the personal management skills that will help them survive and thrive. Focused on time management, presentation, and cooperation, the AVID program leads not only to impressive educational outcomes, but also to young adults prepared for life after school. This book tells the stories of AVID educators, students, and families to illustrate how and why the program works, and demonstrates how teachers can employ AVID's strategies with their own students. Over the past thirty years, AVID has grown from a single teacher's practice to an organization serving 400,000 middle- and high-school students in 47 states and 16 countries. Question Everything describes the ideas and strategies behind the upward trajectory of both the program and the students who take part. * Learn which foundational skills are emphasized for future success * Discover how AVID teaches personal management skills in the academic context * Contrast AVID student outcomes with national averages * Consider implementing AVID concepts and techniques into current curricula As college readiness becomes a top priority for the Federal Government, the Gates Foundation, and other influential organizations, AVID's track record stands out as one of success. By leveling the playing field and introducing "real-world" realities early on, the program teaches students skills that help them in the workplace and beyond.

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