Books by Arthur Shapiro

This book analyzes each major reform--No Child Left Behind, Common Core State Standards, grading schools, evaluating teachers, failing students, vouchers, charters, online virtual charters-- and finds them seriously wanting. We conclude with reforms that work actually helping teachers, kids, parents and communities.

This book analyzes and synthesizes key elements of the most recent and dynamic emergent theory and practice of leadership--constructivist leadership. It presents the theory and practice in a down-to-earth, easy-to-read approach that removes fear and anxiety, using case studies revealing both the underlying philosophy and practical strategies both to teach and to lead constructivistically.

This book lays out very practical approaches to making our ever-increasingly large schools work more effectively. By closely analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of large schools, the author can provide effective tools and strategies for dealing with them.

From the evil prosthesis of Captain Hook to the comical speech of Porky Pig, images in our culture can become the basis of negative attitudes and subliminal prejudice towards persons with disabilties. This text seeks to provide guidance for teachers in how to recognize and counter this.