Argues that if educators want to create more equitable, socially just, and learner-focused schools, then they need a more robust,... Læs mere
Drawing from a professional development model that was developed with funding from the National Science Foundation, this... Læs mere
Drawing on their work with more than 800 teachers and administrators, the... Læs mere
An account of the history of science education in the US from the middle of the 19th century to the present. The book relates how science first struggled to find a place in the school curriculum and recounts the many debates over the years about what that curriculum should be.
In this volume, the authors draw on their experiences as a developmental psychologist and as a teacher educator to provide ways for teachers to create positive child-teacher relationships and classroom climates.
Education activist William Ayers invites new and prospective teachers to consider the deepest dimensions of a life in teaching. This guide features hands-on advice and examples... Læs mere
Based on neuroscience and their own innovative work, the authors provide the rationale and a step-by-step... Læs mere
Presents effective, research-based ways for preschool and kindergarten teachers to strengthen their children's first... Læs mere
Moving beyond the debate over whether or not charter schools should exist, A Smarter Charter wrestles with the question of... Læs mere
Topics include trauma-informed frameworks, policies affecting homelessness and housing insecurity, transitioning to college, supporting college retention, collaborations and partnerships, and transitioning to life after college.