Download or read book The Wrong Emphasis written by John Elling Tufte and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wrong Emphasis is a reminder and a warning for both parents and public school educators. In the world of high-octane curriculum, assessment, and accountability, educators too often neglect the realities associated with successful students and successful adults. The book examines the current status of public education in America, the associated political landscape, and the latest philosophies aimed at improving test scores. Further, it offers straightforward advice for parents and educators as they struggle to appropriately raise and teach today’s children.