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The Underachieving School is a collection of essays and articles written and compiled by Holt, each brimming with inspiration and ideas on how to teach children-taking into account the ways in which children actually learn. Through his original thinking, clear and thoughtful writing, and firsthand accounts of what does and doesn't work in education, this book shows us the difference between learning and schooling.
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Curriculum planning can be conceptualized in various ways, and curriculum planners necessarily must adopt a particular approach in order to facilitate their thinking and decision-making. However, the history of curriculum planning suggests that existing conceptualizations are sometimes confusing, imprecise, or not as helpful as they might be. There is a need for a new conceptualization that overcomes the limitations of these earlier conceptions. Through...
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It's a new generation and schools are offering valuable training to students. This short book attempts to put at ease some serious misconceptions and old stereotypes of what is means for students to enroll or enter endorsement pathway in high school that focuses on Construction, Building Trades and / or Manufacturing. I have seen a lot of changes and improvements over the last few years and It goes a long way for students to have the pride and support...
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Black Lives Matter in US Schools critically examines the relationship between schooling and sociocultural abolitionist movements like #BlackLivesMatter. Aligning with a long history of education scholars who have insisted on the enmeshed nature of schools and society, the book addresses the role of various forms of curricula that perpetuate anti-Blackness while simultaneously shaping Black ways of being, knowing, and doing. While its focus tends toward...
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Provides firsthand perspectives from yoga practitioners and educators on the promises and challenges of school-based yoga programs.
The yoga-in-schools movement has been gaining momentum in recent years as adult practitioners realize the benefit of yoga in their personal lives and want to share it with children and youth. As the movement has grown, so has the need to understand how yoga works and its effects on individuals, groups, and school culture....
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College students today have tremendous freedom to choose the courses they will take. With such freedom, however, students face a pressing dilemma: How can they choose well? Which courses convey the core of an authentic liberal arts education, transmitting our civilizational inheritance, and which courses are merely passing fads? From the smorgasbord of electives available, how can students achieve a coherent understanding of their world and their...
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The contributors to this volume argue that for too long, inclusiveness has substituted for methodology in American studies scholarship. The ten original essays collected here call for a robust comparativism that is attuned theoretically to questions of both space and time.
States of Emergency asks readers to engage in a thought experiment: imagine that you have an object you want to study. Which methodologies will contextualize and explain your selection?...
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Decades of research clearly show what works in schools, yet a huge gap persists between those instructional best practices and what is widely taught-and not taught-in classrooms today.
In Results Now 2.0, Mike Schmoker expands on his bestselling book and offers a broader, deeper analysis of the entire K–12 education system and how it can improve. He describes a systemic buffer of policies, pedagogy, and initiatives that prevents everyone-teachers,...
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Nearly a century ago, famed liberal attorney Clarence Darrow defended schoolteacher John Scopes in a blockbuster legal proceeding that brought the attention of the entire country to the small town of Dayton, Tennessee. Darrow's seminal defense of freedom of speech helped form the legal bedrock on which our civil liberties depend today. Expertly researched, eye-opening, and stirring, The Trial of the Century calls upon our past to unite Americans in...
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Banned Books Week is celebrated the last full week in September and strives to make the public aware of books that have been banned or challenged in schools and public libraries, as well as in bookstores and other venues. Founded in 1982, the event is sponsored by the American Library Association, American Booksellers Association, American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Association...
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“Windows and Mirrors” comprises decades of innovative trainings, lessons, and reflections on cross-cultural understanding. Each chapter holds a treasure trove of experiential adventures, collaborative projects, and reflective prompts. Activities provide research-based deep dives into authentic and transformational cultural experiences. Whether preparing for travel abroad, corporate trainings, or classroom instruction, these powerful tools and...
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In today's educational landscape, students are often judged by a single, high-stakes assessment that determines their future. But what if we gave them multiple opportunities to show their learning? In this book, "Who Packed Your Parachute? Why Multiple Attempts on Assessments Matter", we argue that allowing students to retake tests or redo assignments can lead to more meaningful and equitable assessments.
Through a combination of research, personal...
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Are you ready to transform your assessment practices and unlock the full potential of your students? Empowering Growth is your comprehensive guide to implementing proficiency scales and embracing equitable grading practices in the classroom.
In this groundbreaking book, author Cheryl Angst presents a powerful framework that combines the precision of proficiency scales with the principles of equity to create a student-centered assessment approach....
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How can teachers introduce Islam to students when daily media headlines canprejudice students' perception of the subject? Should Islam be taught differently in secular universities than in colleges with a clear faith-based mission? What are strategies for discussing Islam and violence without perpetuating stereotypes? The contributors of Teaching Islamic Studies in the Age of ISIS, Islamophobia, and the Internet address these challenges head-on and...
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The change process is immensely complex. It is a journey, not a blueprint. How we make that journey in the present should be informed by our experiences in the past. This book takes the reader through that journey, traversing the stages of initiation, design, development, implementation, institutionalization of curriculum innovations in schools in several Commonwealth Caribbean countries. Through an analysis of the problems experienced at the various...
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**Descripción del Libro: Cómo pedir un Aumento de Sueldo: Maximiza tu Valor en el Mercado Laboral"**En un mundo laboral cada vez más competitivo, entender cómo navegar por el paisaje de compensaciones puede marcar la diferencia entre un salario estancado y una remuneración que refleje verdaderamente tu valía. "Cómo pedir un Aumento de Sueldo: Maximiza tu Valor en el Mercado Laboral" es una guía esencial para aquellos que buscan no solo...
17) AI4 Educators: Empower Your Educational Institution While Saving Time and Money With the Power of AI
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Unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize your classroom! In "AI for Educators," you'll discover a comprehensive guide to integrating AI into your teaching practice, enhancing student experiences, and transforming educational outcomes.This groundbreaking book dives deep into the world of AI in education, providing practical tools, real-life case studies, and insights into cutting-edge technologies. You'll explore AI-driven...
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Black History Month is a time when all Americans celebrate the rich African American culture in our society. It was Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian, who began a weeklong celebration, called Negro History Week, in 1926 as a way to honor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Now schools, libraries, churches, and communities find special ways to honor the contributions of African Americans during the month of February. One of the best...
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Upright and Three Rivers was compiled for two audiences, both adult Christian book clubs and Christian School/Homeschool students. It includes two appendices, the first of which provides facilitating, devotional study questions for book clubs or personal reflection for the 34 chapters of the book, and the second of which provides comprehensive supplementary lesson plans for each of the 34 chapters. The content is very serious subject matter about...
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a five-star general and commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II, established a committee in 1954 to plan a Veterans Day observance. This day honors all veterans of the United States and is held each year on November 11 with a somber ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. A wreath is placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and followed by a parade of colors. In 2015, the United States and the...
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