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This book contains a host of short chapters organized into four sections that form a tapestry for educators to consider the different dimensions of implementing more rigorous education standards.

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A guide for educators that offers practical principles and strategies for leading and motivating students. It describes strategies that are based upon years of study, research, and in-service training programs on leadership and motivation. It is useful for educators at various levels - elementary, secondary, and university.

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Failure to meet test-based standards can produce consequences such as school closure or staff replacement. With this real-world challenge to education foremost, this book presents pertinent research and instructive case studies of two 'good' high schools. It advocates a proven...

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In these pages, however, Neuman shows how the odds can be changed, how we can break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage for children at risk After laying the critical groundwork for the need for changeexcessive waste with little effectthis book provides a vivid portrait of changing the odds for high-poverty children.

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Understanding the issues and the challenges faced daily by school leaders takes on a significant role when creating, managing, and sustaining high expectations and performance. With limited resources available on this industry specific topic, Cameron Curry has created a user-f...

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Charter schools are among the most debated and least understood phenomena in American education today. At the heart of these matters is a contested question of accountability.

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Describing how charter schools often lead to community renewal, this book takes the reader on an imaginary tour of a charter-based school system. It suggests that their legacy consists not only of helping millions of families obtain a better education for their children but also in renewing American public education itself.

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This volume brings together the most current empirical research on two important innovations reshaping American education today-voucher programs and charter schools.

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This handbook has been designed to be utilized by administrators currently in the field, those new and seasoned administrators who may be beginning their first year as a chief school administrator, and beyond. Each chapter provides the reader with insight into an integral process pertinent to a topic paramount to the success of any leader.

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Draws on international case studies, including India, South Africa and the Caribbean, to explore everyday childhood in relation to employment, religion, policing, war and migration. >

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Fascinating analysis of how children in their first year of high school feel about their schools, its place in their lives and its role in their futures.

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Part of "Continuum Studies in Educational Research" series, this book presents an analysis of how children in their first year of high school feel about their schools, its place in their lives, and its role in their futures.

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No matter where a student stands with grades or abilities, their future depends on excellent education and not only in academic subjects. Their hearts and souls need tending as much as their minds. This book addresses all three!

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The job of the President of the United States is one of the most difficult in the world. But for a brief time each year at Christmas, the Commander in Chief becomes a regular person, celebrating the holiday with family, friends, parties, and presents. This is a fun look at history through the perspective of the holidays.

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The job of the President of the United States is one of the most difficult in the world. But for a brief time each year at Christmas, the Commander in Chief becomes a regular person, celebrating the holiday with family, friends, parties, and presents. This is a fun look at history through the perspective of the holidays.

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Using the authors Model of Influence, a four level hierarchy, they suggest that students can be taught to be more civil, compassionate, and courageous, and can move from developing a consciousness about these attributes into embracing influence and taking bold action.

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Using the authors Model of Influence, a four level hierarchy, they suggest that students can be taught to be more civil, compassionate, and courageous, and can move from developing a consciousness about these attributes into embracing influence and taking bold action.

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Using scenarios and scholarly research this book follows a coachs journey from her first day as an instructional or academic coach through her experiences helping other new coaches.

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Using scenarios and scholarly research this book follows a coachs journey from her first day as an instructional or academic coach through her experiences helping other new coaches.

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This newly updated and expanded second edition of Collaborating for Inquiry-Based Learning explains effective IBL scaffolding and the school librarian's role as the lead in the collaborative process of inquiry-based teaching.

Want to learn how to easily put inquiry theory into practice in your school library

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This practical resource for teachers, professionals, and parents addresses collaboration, effective communication, and how to work with families.

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This book identifies multiple university programs where partnerships create ongoing collaborative activities that sets the stage for leadership development, program expansion and growth, and utilization of partnerships that support student, community and University initiatives.