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EdSource Book Review by John Fensterwald
I had the pleasure of speaking on a video call with John Fensterwald, EdSource writer, about the book project. His questions were spot on and gave me a chance to explain why I started with this multi-media project and moved into print. I am so very grateful for the support of EdSource. I hope you’ll…
EdSource Announces the Launch of the Book
New biography of Mike Kirst explores an accomplished career spanning six decades Article by John Fensterwald, Oct. 10, 2022 In a biography out now in paperback, “Michael Kirst: An Uncommon Academic,” Richard Jung tracks the life and career of an unusual academic who made a big imprint on K-12 public policy in and out of government…
Michael Kirst: An Uncommon Academic by Richard Jung PRESS RELEASE
Immediate Release Contact: Amanda Kirst, Social Media Manager, 517-402-1344, Kirstama@gmail.com Dr. Richard K. Jung expands and changes the way to look at a biography in Michael Kirst: An Uncommon Academic Dr. Michael W. Kirst is a Professor Emeritus of Education and Business Administration at Stanford University and former President of the California State…
Book Review by Daniel McMahon
MICHAEL KIRST: An Uncommon Biography by Richard K. Jung ABOUT THE BOOK Book Review By: Daniel McMahon* Dr. Richard K. Jung has provided 2 significant services in his fine biography of Mike Kirst, professor and policy maker, reformer and sage, optimist and realist. To know Kirst is to get a tour through educational policy at the…