"Lou Fournier has firmly placed one foot in the pragmatic world of
today, while the other points toward a future view of education where
teachers and students are treated with respect.... He does this through
the medium of humor, and you are in for a genuine treat."--David D
Thornburg, Thornburg Center, From his Foreword
What's So Funny About Education? contains pellets of wisdom and humor
on the topic of education. It aims to take a closer look at the
situation in education today, to shake them joyously in laughter. The
authors have taken on the challenge to cast education's foibles onto a
well-lit stage where we can chuckle and chortle while acknowledging the
underlying truth, which can be individually addressed in more serious
perspectives.
Fournier delivers both stark and subtle epiphanies alongside enduring
truths, offering a deeper social commentary on the present conditions
and future directions of American education.
With an engaging satirical approach, the author spares no topic in
casting a wide net over education, covering music and the arts, school
culture, leadership, assessment, staff development, history, technology,
higher education, and many more.