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Social Entrepreneurship in Education : Private Ventures for the Public Good

by Michael R. Sandler
$30.92
Social Entrepreneurship in Education : Private Ventures for the Public Good - Thryft
Social Entrepreneurship in Education : Private Ventures for the Public Good - Thryft

Entrepreneurial solutions for improving education outcomes

Social Entrepreneurship in Education is a must-read for those interested in utilizing private ventures to tackle public issues and improve education outcomes. The book chronicles the inspiring stories of education entrepreneurs who used their skills to make a positive impact on millions of students. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship and highlights the characteristics needed to successfully execute and operate enterprises in education. It is relevant for anyone interested in applying private sector mind-set to education.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Social Entrepreneurship in Education : Private Ventures for the Public Good

by Michael R. Sandler
$30.92
ISBN: 9781607093565
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $64.04
Authors: Michael R. Sandler
Publisher: R&L Education
Date of Publication: 2010-01-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Sociology
Related Topics: Entrepreneurship, Management, Education
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

Social Entrepreneurship in Education chronicles the twenty-five-year history of entrepreneurs who responded to the call of A Nation at Risk and helped launch an education industry. It tells the story of these 'education entrepreneurs' and the lessons they learned, using entrepreneurial skills to tackle public problems and improve outcomes for millions of students. This book demonstrates, firsthand, the importance of mentorship and profiles the individuals behind the businesses, highlighting the skills and characteristics that one must possess to successfully execute and operate enterprises in education. It reflects on the development of a burgeoning industry and illuminates the possibilities for applying a private sector mind-set to education. This book is fundamental for understanding the ins and outs of utilizing social entrepreneurship to improve education for American students.
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Entrepreneurial solutions for improving education outcomes

Social Entrepreneurship in Education is a must-read for those interested in utilizing private ventures to tackle public issues and improve education outcomes. The book chronicles the inspiring stories of education entrepreneurs who used their skills to make a positive impact on millions of students. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship and highlights the characteristics needed to successfully execute and operate enterprises in education. It is relevant for anyone interested in applying private sector mind-set to education.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.