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Title Poisoned apple : the bell curve crisis and how our schools create mediocrity and failure / Betty Wallace and William Graves.
Author Wallace, Betty, 1944-
Publication Info. New York : St. Martin's Press, 1995.
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 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor  371.2 Wal    Check Shelves
Edition 1st ed.
Description xiv, 334 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [315]-318) and index.
Contents The bell curve -- The bell-curve syndrome -- How the bell curve invaded public schools -- New paths for Vance students -- Launching change in Vance County -- Politics of change -- First fruits -- Breaking free from the bell curve nationwide -- New pioneers for school change.
Subject Ability grouping in education -- United States.
Added Author Graves, William, 1950-
ISBN 0312118767 : $22.95 ($31.99 Can.)
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