This is the story of ten Mexican immigrant families and of how each goes about the business of surviving and learning to succeed in a new world. It describes how the parents prepare their children for a rapidly changing world so as to become competent adults.
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This practical resource will help K-6 practitioners grow their literacy practices... Læs mere
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Demystifies the new language of education. The authors describe the key terms and groups currently embroiled in the... Læs mere
Reviews core elements of ELA instruction - response to literature, classroom discussion, research, and digital literacy - and demonstrates how to adapt these activities to foster critical thinking and empathetic perspectives among students.
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Describes eight techniques that foster intentional and reflective classroom practice. Ann... Læs mere
The authors who introduced the concepts of ""Teaching for Artistic Behavior"" (TAB) and ""choice-based art education""... Læs mere
The early childhood field has long understood that targeting the intersection of health and learning is integral to... Læs mere