Crisis of Leadership in Public Education by Dr. Joseph Picogna reveals the trials and tribulations of public schools over the last thirty years.

Cherry Hill, NJ (PRWeb) December 10, 2006 -- School expert Dr. Joseph Picogna examines how children are underserved in the public school system and presents a strong case for how the system can be turned around in Crisis of Leadership in Public Education.

Public schools are in trouble, suggests former school administrator Dr. Joseph Picogna. Despite high taxes, Dr. Picogna suggests that there are more than sufficient funds to dramatically increase the productivity of the public schools and better serve the needs of children--even while lowering local property taxes in the process. There is too much fraud and waste in public education, says Dr. Picogna, and too little accountability. To ensure that children are not underserved or at risk under the state's educational system, he believes that parents, taxpayers, educators and legislators need to become more fully involved.

In clear, lucid prose, Dr. Picogna documents a history of the education system, from what has been, to what might have been, to what could be a new golden age in learning. While there are many dedicated people, Picogna hones in on the decline of productivity and the erosion of public confidence in the schools. He outlines how and why things no longer work. Nevertheless, his message is upbeat. With new leadership and increased involvement, people can change the schools for the better. Part memoir, and part crusade, Crisis of Leadership in Public Education is an education in itself--one that no citizen can afford to bypass.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at jlp @ picogna.com.Crisis of Leadership in Public Education is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
The author of three other books, Dr. Joseph Picogna was the longest-serving administrator in the New Jersey public school system. A non-educator, Dr. Picogna was trained as a research psychologist with post-doctoral training in labor relations, organizational communications and personnel administration. A member of the faculty of Temple University School of Business and Management, and a management consultant, he is now retired. He lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

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