The book reveals critical lessons and insights for designers, researchers, and educators in search of the most efficient and effective ways to leverage technology to support teacher learning. “Teacher Learning in the Digital Age is a ...
In Teaching History Then and Now, Larry Cuban explores the teaching of history in American high schools during the past half-century.
Principals should read this book to gain a sense of hope, and then study it with every staff member to apply these essential lessons.” — Douglas B. Reeves, founder, The Leadership and Learning Center “Drawing on close to forty case ...
People who are still not convinced that schools can change lives need to read this book.” —Charles M. Payne, author, So Much Reform, So Little Change “In Schools That Succeed, Chenoweth focuses on the structure of schools that connect ...
"Kathleen Ross offers practical advice on how to create truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiences for all students. This book is a valuable primer for busy faculty and staff who care deeply about their students.
He proposes effective practices for school leaders and teachers who are committed to creating the best educational opportunities for these students. “Milner makes a convincing case that teachers need a deeper understanding of the ...
This book provides excellent recommendations for teacher educators and school district leaders who are working to rebuild the teachers of Color pipeline and reimagine the preparation of and support for teachers of Color in humanizing, ...
This is a valuable addition to the body of knowledge informing best practices in character education.” — Marvin W. Berkowitz, Sanford N. McDonnell Professor of Character Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis “Character Compass ...
This book describes how different nations have defined the core competencies and skills that young people will need in order to thrive in the twenty-first-century, and how those nations have fashioned educational policies and curricula ...
Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by Linda Darling-Hammond and Jeannie Oakes with Steven K. Wojcikiewicz, Maria E. Hyler, Roneeta Guha, Anne Podolsky, Tara Kini, Channa M. Cook-Harvey, ...
A lively blend of theory and practice, this book shows how VTS has sparked creative teaching in schools across the country.” — Peggy Burchenal, Esther Stiles Eastman Curator of Education and Public Programs, Isabella Stewart Gardner ...
Afterschool education has grown in recent years into a vast and diverse enterprise. In the United States, young people spend almost one-third of their organized time (including school hours) in...
Brian P. Gill et al., Inspiration, Perspiration, and Time: Operations and Achievement in Edison Schools (Santa Monica, CA: RAND, 2005). National Charter School Research Project, “Quantity Counts,” 16. Ibid.
Gill et al., Inspiration, Perspiration, and Time, xxvi–xxvii. To Edison's credit, it sponsored this rigorous evaluation. A search of major sources and requests to EMOs found no evaluations of this quality for any of the other EMOs.
Woven throughout the book are the stories of Gero, Edith, Tasir, and Edgar, four case study students of different ages, backgrounds, and levels of English proficiency.
Educating English Learners places educators inside the classroom with four ESL students of varying backgrounds. Using case studies and proven strategies, this book explores ways these ESL students succeeded.
Educating English Learners places educators inside the classroom with four ESL students of varying backgrounds. Using case studies and proven strategies, this book explores ways these ESL students succeeded.
This book arises out of a critical need for a better understanding of school boards and the development of helpful tools and guidelines for school board members.
2009 Notable Education Book, American School Board Journal The Essential School Board Book highlights effective practices that are common to high-functioning boards around the country--boards that are working successfully with...
The Future of Educational Entrepreneurship examines the challenge of creating innovative and productive entrepreneurial activity in American education. In the course of exploring these challenges, the book considers a number...