Multiple Realities: A Study of 13 American High Schools - Hardcover

Of the many recent reports, studies, and thought pieces reflecting concern with public education, Tye's is one of the most satisfying...The reader gains new insights into some very interesting educational questions, useful empirical support for them, and a renewed faith that someone is making sense of the issues in secondary school reform, which has unfortunately become obscured by empty political rhetoric. Highly recommended for four-year college and graduate libraries. * CHOICE * This detailed description and analysis of 525 high school classrooms shows in fascinating detail the complex culture of the high school...Her research and reforms deserve our attention. * Educational Leadership * This detailed description and analysis of 525 high school classrooms shows in fascinating detail the complex culture of the high school...Her research and reforms deserve our attention. * Educational Leadership * Of the many recent reports, studies, and thought pieces reflecting concern with public education, Tye's is one of the most satisfying...The reader gains new insights into some very interesting educational questions, useful empirical support for them, and a renewed faith that someone is making sense of the issues in secondary school reform, which has unfortunately become obscured by empty political rhetoric. Highly recommended for four-year college and graduate libraries. * CHOICE *

Presents the findings of a major study of 13 American high schools and the teacher, student, administrator, and parent attitudes that provide the perceptual context in which they operate as a basis for answering major questions about how secondary education might be improved. Selected by CHOICE as an Outstanding Academic Book of 1985-86.