Multiple Realities

Barbara Benham Tye is Associate Professor of Education at Chapman College in Orange, California.

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