kevin's new book, BUILDING A LEARNING CULTURE IN AMERICA, arrives FALL 2016!
In the fall of 2016, Kevin will release his third book, "Building A Learning Culture in America." Building A Learning Culture in America details Kevin's time as a DC council member and chair of DC's Education Committee, pulling in stories as he served in these roles as well as highlighting personal stories of those he has encountered during his time as an advocate and public speaker since leaving public office. Covering education in America from its conception to present day, Kevin discusses how we have embraced and cultivated a culture of learning in the past, and how we have since lost our way.
From political gridlock to systemic discrimination, Kevin details the many ways education today is misguided, and what we can do to get back on track. Marrying personal memoir with research and observation, Building a Learning Culture is a manifesto -- advocating for us all to join in making the changes necessary for our nation's children to truly learn and for us to reestablish a learning culture as an inherent piece of our national fabric.
For more information on this book and Kevin's other publications, check out his Amazon page!
From political gridlock to systemic discrimination, Kevin details the many ways education today is misguided, and what we can do to get back on track. Marrying personal memoir with research and observation, Building a Learning Culture is a manifesto -- advocating for us all to join in making the changes necessary for our nation's children to truly learn and for us to reestablish a learning culture as an inherent piece of our national fabric.
For more information on this book and Kevin's other publications, check out his Amazon page!
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Kevin's OP-ED: THE REAL SEGREGATION IN AMERICAN EDUCATION
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There is no denying history and the motives of some parents and politicians 50 years ago, who feared desegregation and were racially motivated to send their children to private schools. However, the history of 50 years ago doesn’t align with the reality of today. Private school choice programs now exist in 25 states and Washington, D.C. Through vouchers, tax credit scholarships, and Education Savings Account programs, nearly 400,000 children are accessing a private school of their parents' choice.
Today’s system is color blind and largely benefits minority families. Despite the clear evidence of this, the author of the study still makes this inaccurate conclusion: “The fact is that, over the years, African American families and non-white families have come to understand that these private schools are not schools that are open to them, especially in light of their traditional role and history related to desegregation of public schools.
Read the complete op-ed here.
Today’s system is color blind and largely benefits minority families. Despite the clear evidence of this, the author of the study still makes this inaccurate conclusion: “The fact is that, over the years, African American families and non-white families have come to understand that these private schools are not schools that are open to them, especially in light of their traditional role and history related to desegregation of public schools.
Read the complete op-ed here.
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