Holly Dolezalek
Author
Series
Pub. Date
©2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Discusses standardized testing in schools and the controversy about its value as a tool, the history of testing, standards, and scoring, the No Child Left Behind Act, the effects on teaching, cheating among students and teachers, and public opinion about the topic.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Examines an important historic event -- the modern global financial crisis. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the impact of the failing housing market and the credit crisis in the United States, the US government bailouts of banks, automakers, and other businesses, issues around financial regulation and the US Federal Reserve, the spread of financial problems to Europe, Japan, and China, and the effects of this event on society.
