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Comprehensively describing systems that support teachers and students in a holistic and humanistic way, Transforming Schools Through Systems Change offers a road map for those in struggling schools who want to see real change resulting in improved student achievement. Building...

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A discussion of teaching writing in both computer-supported and traditional classrooms. It addresses areas such as: teaching and learning about writing; classroom dynamics - interaction and classroom design; curriculum design; and the technological complexities of computers and networks.

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This book is a critical examination of the practices, processes, and tactics of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the largest accreditor of teacher education programs in the country. Those who have concerns about how well teachers are prepare...

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The book will offer a progressive perspective of turnaround principals and enhance the current turnaround school literature.

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This book discusses the role the principal must play as an instructional leader in order to maximize the potential of the teachers and students on a campus.

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Turning Average Instruction into Great Instruction details a clear and concise approach to school improvement, focusing school leaders on the critical factor that has the greatest impact on student achievement: classroom instruction. Decades of research demonstrate that what h...

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More than ever before, urban school districts are changing leaders at an alarming rate which makes it difficult for city schools to find stability. Turnover at the Top examines both the reasons for this turnover and its ramifications.

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Part of "The Essential FE Toolkit" series on further education (FE) for teachers and college leaders. This guide introduces senior and middle managers in FE to practical strategies to encourage successful, good quality leadership and management in further education institutions.

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Brings together a unique range of information on who our students are, what they want from school, how well they think their schools work, what subjects they study, how well they succeed, and where they end up. It also reveals their larger views on matters such as jobs, careers, marriage and family and the political system.

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"International world-leading scholars explore global research evidence, representations, definitions and conceptualisations to reflect on critical approaches to educational leaders, leading and leadership"--

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The only handbook of its kind to bring together materials from a wide range of authoritative works, providing the reader with a comprehensive overview of reform in American education.

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Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth assists the classroom teacher, school counselor, and administrator in relating to gay and lesbian youth and creating accepting and supportive learning climates. David Campos begins with a discussion of the current state of affairs regarding ...

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The second edition of this handbook is an easily understood desk companion for new school principals and aspiring school leaders. The common-sense approach of the handbook guides new administrators through daily routines and challenges.

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The second edition of this handbook is an easily understood desk companion for new school principals and aspiring school leaders. The common-sense approach of the handbook guides new administrators through daily routines and challenges.

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This volume addresses issues of equal opportunity in education and quality of education. Interviews were conducted with a cross-section of Americans who responded to a questionnaire, and their responses are included and discussed in the book.

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Provides an antidote to the ungrounded, anecdotal components that define the contemporary conversation regarding policies of standardized dress in American K-12 districts and schools. The authors attempt to understand the issue of school uniform policies at two focal levels of schooling elementary and middle.

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This study explores the various ways in which parental involvement can help to increase student academic success. More specifically, this analysis is based on the notions that parent involvement in inner city schools present unique challenges that are different from the traditional middle class perspective.

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This study explores the various ways in which parental involvement can help to increase student academic success. More specifically, this analysis is based on the notions that parent involvement in inner city schools present unique challenges that are different from the traditional middle class perspective.

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An argument that universities, to prepare students successfully for the future, must undergo significant reform and renewal, especially at the undergraduate level.

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Details the challenges faced by higher education institutions in considering environmental sustainability -- .

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Details the challenges faced by higher education institutions in considering environmental sustainability -- .

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"Up Yours" is an uplifting resource designed to help teachers elevate their skills and take their practices to a higher level by exploring powerful approaches, strategies, and techniques aimed to improve chronic disruptive behavior of maladaptive students who are defiant and disrespectful.

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Ever wonder why there is such a big gap in the number of students who succeed in comparison to those who do not The authors recognize this problem and offer suggestions on how to improve this phenomenon. This book provides a set of tools to assist schools and communities in reallocating their resources more effectively to help bridge the gap.

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This book focuses more on the why reasons behind math number relationships, explained in plain English and with images that show number relationships.