Helps teachers design effective curriculum for their students with diverse learning abilities. The authors have created a guided process to apply MI theory to the elementary school classroom.
A scientifically grounded guide for better teaching and learning practices, it explains the new Mind, Brain, and Education Science--a field that has grown out of the intersection of neuroscience, education, and psychology. While parents and teachers are of
In this probing historical account, Heather Lewis draws on new archival sources and oral histories to argue that the community control movement did influence school improvement, particularly in African American and Puerto Rican communities in the 1970s and 80s.
This book examines the work of pioneers: teachers who have transformed their classrooms in an effort to broaden the literacy of their students, describing some of the most innovative examples of teaching and learning.
Features reviews of 74 of New York City's best public middle schools. Providing things parents need to know in choosing a middle school that is... Læs mere
Provides advice to help parents and students through the admissions process for schools in New York. This guide uncovers the ""inside scoop"" about... Læs mere
Just as populations change, ideas about how to encourage and work with parents also need to evolve. This practical resource... Læs mere
For nearly 2 decades, parents have looked to Clara Hemphill to help them find a good public school for their child. This Fourth... Læs mere
Introduces a framework for the response to intervention initiative. This book is useful to teachers, principals, administrators,... Læs mere
This text tells the story of Alejandro Juarez Jr, a Mexican-American youth and his family, and their experiences in a bureaucratic and frustrating public school system. The book portrays the problems facing bilingual, bicultural children in the American school system.
This timely book will help policymakers and practitioners convert their visions of high-quality early education into on-the-ground... Læs mere