Renowned cognitive scientist Allan Collins proposes a school curriculum that will fit the needs of our modern era. Examining how... Læs mere
After almost five decades of working in and around public schools, Larry Cuban invites us to think along with him about why it is so hard to get good schools. He... Læs mere
This work is a chronicle of a year in the life of a school classroom. The author provides an alternative model of education and shows how a strong and supportive community is essential in helping students reach their highest potential.
This work examines the often cited but poorly supported claims that immigrants fail to learn English, and the mistaken belief that immigrant communities instead cling to their heritage languages, passing them from one generation to the next.
Why teach? Listen to the voices of both veteran and new teachers as they share their replies to this question. Sonia Nieto has gathered the insights and inspirations of K-12 classroom teachers as they examine how and why they find purpose and value in the work they do.
Lack of access to affordable high quality child care is frequently the tipping point that catapults a family into poverty,... Læs mere
Explains why US citizens need to be ""scientifically literate"" and, therefore, why our schools must teach the fundamental principles of scientific literacy to students. This book tackles the... Læs mere
Through ideas and practices straight from the classrooms of outstanding teachers, this lively resource illustrates... Læs mere
This award-winning book continues to resonate with teachers and inspire their teaching because it focuses on the joy of... Læs mere
Provides the first in-depth look at the important connections between the arts and science specifically for early childhood education (pre-K-3rd... Læs mere
This book looks at how artifacts (everyday objects) access the daily, sensory world in which students live. Exploring how artifacts can generate literacy learning, the book shows teachers how to use a family photo, heirloom, or recipe to tell intergenerat