\u003cp\u003eAt a time of bitter national polarization, there is a critical need for leaders who can help us better communicate with one another. In \u003cem\u003eA Search for Common Ground,\u003c/em\u003e Rick Hess and Pedro Noguera, who have often fallen on opposing sides of the ideological aisle over the past couple of decades, candidly talk through their differences on some of the toughest issues in K\u0026#8211;12 education today\u0026#8212;from school choice to testing to diversity to privatization. They offer a sharp, honest debate that digs deep into their disagreements, enabling them to find a surprising amount of common ground along the way. Written as a series of back-and-forth exchanges, this engaging book illustrates a model of responsible, civil debate between those with substantial, principled differences. It is also a powerful meditation on where 21st-century school improvement can and should go next. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Features:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModeling dialogue:\u003c/strong\u003e Rick and Pedro provide a model for how to sort through complicated issues and find common ground in today\u0026#8217;s atmosphere of distrust. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliberate, sustained exchange:\u003c/strong\u003e Rick and Pedro demonstrate how deliberate, sustained reflection allows them to respectfully flesh out differences and sharpen their own thoughts. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft and Right Politics:\u003c/strong\u003e Rick (generally Right) and Pedro (generally Left) offer a window into where they do and don\u0026#8217;t agree on education and point the way to principled cooperation.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadable and conversational:\u003c/strong\u003e Rather than pushing a partisan agenda, Rick and Pedro have crafted a stimulating read for education newcomers and experts alike.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique approach:\u003c/strong\u003e While other books about the different sides of the education debates simply present paired essays, Rick and Pedro actually engage with each other to strive for a deeper understanding of their differences.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n
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