Gaining Ground: The Highs and Lows of Urban Middle School Reform 1989-1991

This paperback edition is in good condition, with minor wear on the cover edges and corners. The spine is intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked. There is no dust jacket as it is a paperback. Overall, it is well-preserved for a book published in 1991.

Gaining Ground: The Highs and Lows of Urban Middle School Reform 1989-1991 by Anne C. Lewis was published by The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation in New York, Fall 1991. This paperback edition delves into the challenges and successes of urban middle school reform during the pivotal years of 1989 to 1991. Anne C. Lewis, an esteemed education policy writer, provides a comprehensive analysis of educational strategies and their impacts on urban schooling. The book includes a foreword by Deborah M. McGriff, adding further depth to its insights. Illustrated by Lisa Curtiss, the book offers a visual complement to its thorough examination of educational reform. This edition is particularly valuable for educators, policymakers, and researchers interested in urban education and policy reform. The book is in good condition, showing minor wear consistent with age, and remains a crucial resource for understanding historical and ongoing educational challenges.