Zero tolerance policies in our nation’s schools and the controversial No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act were intended to ensure that all students — from poverty-stricken to affluent — enjoyed the same level of quality education and safety.

Why then are they causing controversy, instead of confidence in our schools, and failing to prepare our children for the global economy?

For answers, you’ll want to interview former school superintendent, principal and teacher John Frossard, Ed.D., whose award-winning work helped save an inner-city school and earned him the title “America’s Most Unconventional Educator.” He’ll answer questions about the limitations of NCLB, discuss ridiculous events related to zero tolerance, and reveal:

• Why a hard-line approach to student behavior rarely succeeds. Kids (especially disadvantaged youth) respond much better to relationship building.

• What it truly means to “hold public schools accountable.”

• Better ways to address violence, gang activity, drug use, drop-out rates, overcrowding and other problems plaguing today’s schools.

• What other successful adults — from NFL stars to music producers and political analysts — have to say about helping kids achieve.

CREDENTIALS: Sought-after speaker and consultant John Frossard, EdD., founded HowToAchieve, L.L.C., and authored the critically-praised books HOW TO ACHIEVE: Successful Adults Give Advice for Young People and HOW TO RAISE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: 101 Simple Strategies for Teachers. Dr. Frossard has been invited twice to the White House with his students.

AVAILABILITY: Texas, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: John Frossard, (281) 468-9435 (TX); jwfrossard@aol.com; www.HowToAchieve.com