Little soldiers : an American boy, a Chinese school, and the global race to achieve / Lenora Chu.

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    • Publication Information:
      First edition.
    • Abstract:
      Summary: An exploration of China's widely acclaimed yet insular education system shares insights into how their examples are shaping the future of American parenting and education.
    • Content Notes:
      Part I: The system. Force-fed eggs -- A family affair -- Obey the teacher -- No exceptions to the rule -- No rewards for second place -- Part II: Change. The high price of tests -- Little soldier -- One hundred days 'til test time -- Shortcuts and favors -- Beating the system versus opting out -- Part III: Chinese lessons. Let's do math! -- Genius means struggle -- The middle ground.
    • Notes:
      Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-347).
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    • ISBN:
      9780062367853
      0062367854
    • Accession Number:
      bl2017030440
    • Accession Number:
      1003488192
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.1021382