The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and How to Fix it
Description
America’s education system isn’t failing for lack of effort—it’s failing because of a largely invisible divide: the knowledge students bring with them. In this incisive, research-driven book, Natalie Wexler explains how gaps in background knowledge compound over time, shaping reading comprehension, academic confidence, and long-term opportunity. Through clear, practical guidance, she shows how schools can close these gaps by strengthening curriculum design, building content-rich instruction, and aligning teaching with what students need to understand and learn. Blending accessible scholarship with actionable strategies, this book offers a roadmap for educators and policymakers determined to make learning more equitable—and more effective.
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paperback
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2020
352 pages
ISBN: 9780735213562
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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