Whatever It Takes

Great book!
1. Presents the educational deficiencies of impoverished American children in terms of measurable skills. If we can measure the skill deficiencies, we can identify steps to improvement.
2. Identifies skills beyond scores on tests. Skills such as interpersonal communication, making eye contact, confidence, impulse control. All of these make kids better prepared to succeed in life.
3. Details Canada's design of comprehensive “conveyor belt” program to rescue large numbers of kids from cycle of poor education and poverty through interventions designed to train on the measurable skills.
4. Inspiring story of committed teachers!
5. Hopeful and realistic at the same time!