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Humes, Edward.

School of dreams: making the grade at a top American high school / Edward Humes. - 1st ed. - xxx, 370 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Profiles Whitney High, one of the best high schools in the United States, discussing how students work around the clock to make good grades and impress their parents, and examining the hidden consequences of students' desire to overachieve.

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ISBN: 0151007039

LCCN: 2003005614

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Gretchen Whitney High School (Cerritos, Calif.)
Gretchen Whitney High School (Cerritos, Calif.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public schools--United States--Case studies.
Public schools--United States--Case studies.

LC Class. No.: LD7501.C284 / H865 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 373.794/93