Myth 1 : Schools can save society -- Myth 2 : A national standardized testing program will boast achievement in America's schools -- Myth 3 : Teacher unions have helped teachers and education -- Myth 4 : School boards are good for American education -- Myth 5 : Self-esteem must come first--then learning -- Myth 6 : Our practices of grouping and grading students are effective and efficient -- Myth 7 : Public schools are not permitted to teach values -- Myth 8 : Teacher evaluation ensures high-quality instruction -- Myth 9 : Merit pay for teachers is unethical and cannot work -- Myth 10 : Large schools provide quality education efficiently for large numbers of students.