New Wine in New Bottles

Name: New Wine in New Bottles
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ISBN: 9798896012016

Public Schools at the Tipping Point

William A Fisher Ded, Justin A (Jay) Saunders Bs

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English

Hawes & Jenkins
02 January 2026

Funding of education & student finance; Political structures: democracy

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Why are our smartest teachers leaving the classroom? New Wine in New Bottles: Public Schools at the Tipping Point is a provocative and urgently needed analysis of why America's public education system is failing and what must be done to restore its purpose and promise. Drawing on political philosophy, historical insight and decades of educational research, authors Justin Saunders and Dr. William Fisher offer a fearless diagnosis of a system overrun by bureaucracy, misaligned priorities, and outdated organizational models. They argue that public schools, once envisioned as the foundation of a democratic republic, have strayed far from their original mission: to educate all children to become competent, self-governing citizens.

This book is more than critique; it's a comprehensive blueprint for transformation. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, liberal arts, and the success sequence of life skills, the authors outline a model K-12 program and higher education curriculum that recenters the role of the teacher, restores dignity to the classroom, and holds the system accountable to the American ideals it was meant to serve. For educators, parents, policymakers, and citizens who refuse to accept mediocrity or moral surrender in our schools, New Wine in New Bottles is a compelling call to action and a practical vision for what successful, democratic education can and must become. The future of education depends on what we do next.

By: William A Fisher Ded, Justin A (Jay) Saunders Bs
Imprint: Hawes & Jenkins
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 835g
ISBN: 9798896012016
Pages: 634
Publication Date: 02 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active