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Examining school data going back more than a decade, this book measures how charter schools perform compared to traditional public schools. It argues that while charter schools may meet the most basic test of sound public policy, the evidence suggests they all too often fall short of advocates' claims.

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Explores child care and parenting policies in six European countries, including Sweden, Hungary, France and Austria, and examines the motives and perspectives involved, specific problems and their costs and the potential implications of these experiences for the USA.

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All children have the right to play and it is important that childcare practitioners promote and value this right. This book is suitable for students of the Diploma for Home-based Childcare, and for practising nannies who are looking for fresh ideas and advice on how to encourage the learning of children in their care through play.

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This volume presents the results of a two-year research project which examined the development and use of reading and writing by school-aged children. The studies examined the relationships between children's reading and writing by looking at the social contexts that surrounded their understandings and uses of reading and writing;

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The Children's Book Corner set, a chronological series of 4 books, provides a complete program for those starting a read-aloud program in their classroom, in a school or public library, or at home.

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This third book in the four-book Children's Book Corner set provides a complete program for those starting a read-aloud program in their classroom, their school or public library, or their home.

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This selective bibliography makes it easier than ever to find quality children's books that focus directly on religious themes or characters. Useful as a ready reference and collection development guide, this book is an ideal reference and collection development tool for school, public, and church libraries.

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Intended chiefly for teachers and trainee teachers, this series places strong emphasis on practice, but at the same time incorporates the latest research in the field. The book demonstrates a strong belief in the ability of children to learn, and in the ability of teachers to increase children's learning potential.

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School choice seeks to create a competitive arena in which public schools will attain academic excellence, encourage student performance, and achieve social balance. This book analyses what parents value in education, how much they know about schools, and how well they can match what they say they want in schools with what their children get.

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This reference work employs historical, anthropological, sociological, and theoretical perspectives to overview current information on class, culture, and race in U.S. schools.

The volume is organized systematically, with broad sections on class, culture, race, and prospects for the future.

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CO2, a carbon dioxide molecule, makes its way through the world's oceans, discovering the impact it has on marine life. This colorfully illustrated children's book will introduce your children to the wonderful life under the waves and the impact we have on it.

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Viewing "race talk" through the lens of a California high school and district, this book draws on three years of ethnographic research on everyday race labeling in education. It discusses the role race plays in everyday and policy talk about such familiar topics as discipline, achievement, curriculum reform, and educational inequality.

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A guide to communication, language and literacy in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that promotes a holistic approach with examples of good practice. It is suitable for trainee and qualified early years professionals.

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A guide to communication, language and literacy in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that promotes a holistic approach with examples of good practice. It is suitable for trainee and qualified early years professionals.

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Best buds DJ and Parker cannot wait to read their original spooky story - until - one of their props seems all too real! Could the clown curse be more than a fictitious tale

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Misunderstanding turns to mystery and terror for DJ and Parker! It takes a lesson from an older sister to calm these charmingly confused dudes. Duh!

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Chilling Tales are the perfect pairing for a winter day! Join DJ and Parker as they solve spooky mysteries AND learn about language. This book includes two engaging stories, as well as a multitude of learning activities!

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Media specialists, particularly in large urban high schools, often cannot meet the individual instructional needs of every student. In addition, the book provides a model and electronic templates on a Web companion site that will enable any school media specialist construct a customized online orientation.

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A guide to supporting physical development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that promots a holistic approach and drawing on examples of good practice. It introduces this area of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to trainee and qualified early years professionals.

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A guide to supporting physical development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It introduces this area of the EYFS to trainee and qualified early years professionals. It also introduces the creative development of children aged between 0-5 years within the context of the EYFS.