Reach for Greatness

Reach for Greatness by Yong Zhao provides an introduction to personalizable education. This educational approach emphasizes creating opportunities for students to explore, experiment, and develop their strengths and passions. Zhao criticizes the assumptions underlying the traditional deficit-focused education model. He goes on to outline the concepts and theories supporting personalizable learning. He also briefly describes the qualities teachers need to implement this educational model. This is a book to be read by teachers, school leaders, policy makers, and parents. Zhao presents us with a challenge to design education at all levels for the needs and realities of the twenty-first century.