Practical Solutions to Public School Reform Detailed in New Book

The Lights of El Milagro by Kevin W. Riley, Ed.D, promotes vital but realistic public school reform with the extraordinary example of a charter school.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2008 -- The Lights of El Milagro by Dr. Kevin Riley not only tells the story of Mueller Charter School's transformation, but it shares its template for success, which enables public schools across the nation to make essential changes in their educational strategies, exemplified by Mueller's Resiliency Quadrant System.

The principal of Mueller for the past eight years, Riley took advantage of the autonomy provided through California's charter law to make much-needed changes in a school that was once one of the lowest-achieving in San Diego County. His vision and efforts, along with those of his dedicated team, turned Mueller around so completely that it has been branded as "El Milagro"--the miracle.

Riley ably criticizes the public school system for its unwillingness to change despite evidence that many of the existing educational policies and practices do not work. The Lights of El Milagro provides innovative alternatives that will benefit not only every school, but also every child.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at kevin.riley(at)cvesd.org. The Lights of El Milagro is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

An educator in San Diego County for nearly 30 years, Kevin W. Riley, Ed.D, has worked in six different school districts in a variety of positions. He served as a race and human relations consultant for San Diego Unified School District and as the director for San Diego County's Juvenile Court and Community Schools. His articles in The Charter Journal and Leadership magazine have been influential in promoting change in public schools, his passion. He lives with his wife and teenage children, in San Diego, Calif.

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