Author’s Urgent Request: First, thank you to all that have purchased my books. However, it was recently brought to my attention that more people are purchasing my first book, Education’s Missing Ingredient, than its second edition, The Crucial Voice of the People, Past and Present. So my appeal to all is this. If you are serious about wanting to help make education laws, policies and practices work best for ALL public school students, please consider the second edition.

Want to STOP the demise of the United States of America’s public education system? The second edition is a must read!

If you are looking to make a difference in your own local schools and don’t have much time to dig deeper, the first edition should fit your needs and I am always available on social media or by email to help where I can.

The major policy change made since the books were published is the name of the federal law “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) to the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA). Was it made “better”? THIS additional information provided on my second website should help you decide.

No doubt, you can make a difference in your schools, your community’s schools, or the nation’s schools — if you wish.

It’s true. But we must proceed wisely. it’s essential to develop a full understanding of the good policies that produced the results we desired, historically.

What made our system great? That is what my research dug up.

Sure there are barriers to improving education. But — none of them can stop a group of determined parents, grandparents, and citizens on a mission to improve their schools.

Simply stated — first — we need to get on the same page. Literally.

Learn about the step-wise improvement process that does work.

You know there is no “silver bullet.” But do you understand the single process for solving the common problems in our public schools? Please read The Crucial Voice of the People and learn how that process has worked previously to improve the type of schools we say we need to improve.

What the country needs to know is that there is a better alternative available to the costly and risky “school choice” option the nation is being forced to accept. It’s time we have that discussion.

Education’s Missing Ingredient: What Parents Can Tell Educators

Who should read this book?

Because this is a quick, easy read, you will rapidly grasp the vision and process for educational improvement. One reader said he read it in a weekend (but was going back to take notes).

“Without those parents who question and who point out those unique community needs and history, schools will never truly meet the needs of children.  Victoria ’s book is a call to those parents sitting on the sidelines.”  Mary Ollie, four-time recipient of the state-level Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching

What does this book offer you?

When confronted with seemingly immovable school personnel or lawmakers, this book becomes a tool for the underrepresented voices of teachers, parents, and students. And Education’s Missing Ingredient can be used as a guide to keep you on task.

If you see the fight for better schools as a reform war, consider this book as part of your arsenal.

Read more about Education’s Missing Ingredient….

The Crucial Voice of the People, Past and Present

(Education’s Missing Ingredient, 2^nd edition — Yes, it is the same book, same stories, but it takes you much deeper into the solutions and their history.)

Who should read this book?

Everyone who is ready, willing, or able to redirect this country’s school reform tactics must read The Crucial Voice of the People.

Administrators, scholars, policy experts, and education historians — this book is not just the stories and opinion of one parent. It presents well-researched solutions in addition to a forgotten piece of history essential to making federal education law right for our country.

Parents and teachers — this book remains easy to read.

“The book is well researched and documented, but still manages to be an easy read. A thought-provoking, insightful book…a must-read.” Janice Hildreth, parent, author, and book-reviewer for the Idaho Statesman

What does this book offer you?

 Hope. For all those who have been in the education reform arena for years or decades, The Crucial Voice doesn’t just offer the solutions you have heard a hundred times. The vision provides you with the basis for finally making things right!

“At a time of polarizing debates and policy paralysis, Young provides parents, educators and policymakers with a perspective that is refreshing, original and most importantly, optimistic.” Pedro A. Noguera, PhD, Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education, New York University

Read more about The Crucial Voice of the People, Past and Present.

No matter which book you choose to buy or borrow, both contain the same vision for education reform.

Having a shared vision is the first step in finally achieving the twin goals set by President John F. Kennedy and were written into law in 1965.

An Act

“To strengthen and improve educational quality and educational opportunities in the Nation’s elementary and secondary schools.”