In the raging controversy over how to fix the nations underperforming schools, the voices of Americas best teachers are seldom heard. Now, in a provocative book about the future of teaching and learning, 12 of Americas most accomplished classroom educa
In today's culturally diverse classrooms, students possess and use many culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse English language varieties... Læs mere
This one-of-a-kind collection brings together a wide-range of people who have wondered, looked at, revised, acted, questioned, and changed their world because of their connection to American philosopher Maxine Greene. Friends, students, colleagues, teache
This book brings together the newest research on parent involvement and family literacy and asks this question: How do race, class, gender, and history serve as potent factors that shape children's school experiences?--[book cover]
Examines the experience of Asian Americans in higher education. It explores why and how Asian Americans and Pacific... Læs mere
Provides a unique insider’s look at the process that teachers experience when they assume leadership positions in their school, district,... Læs mere
Explores what happens when we introduce students to the words of a broad spectrum of scholars,... Læs mere
Provides up-to-date syntheses of the research base for young English language learners on critical topics... Læs mere
Developed by faculty at Teachers College, Columbia University, this work includes chapters on history, media literacy,... Læs mere
An examination of the role of play in the lives of children. Based on close observations of a school playground, this shows children at... Læs mere
Examines the use of mixed methods for conducting language and literacy research, defining how and why this approach is... Læs mere