Examines problems of the American educational system and offers solutions for preparing students to compete and work in a global economy.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-303) and index.

New world of work and the seven survival skills -- The old world of school -- Testing, 1 2 3 -- Reinventing the education profession -- Motivating today's student-- and tomorrow's workers -- Closing the gap: schools that work -- A few answers-- and more questions.