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Elevating Competency-Based Learning in a PLC at Work®

Actionable Assessment, Defensible Evidence, and Equitable Grading (Build a defensible body of evidence for student-centered learning.)

by Karin K. Hess, Brian M. Stack, Jonathan G. Vander Els ...

When it comes to tracking student progress, not all evidence is created equal. Using the IMPACT framework—illumination, multiple sources and opportunities, pedagogies that are learner-centered, assessment practices, collective actions, and transparency—K–12 leaders and teachers can forge a defensible body of evidence for learning that is central to competency-based learning systems. With tools and ... Read more

$49.99 CAD

When it comes to tracking student progress, not all evidence is created equal. Using the IMPACT framework—illumination, multiple sources and opportunities, pedagogies that are learner-centered, assessment practices, collective actions, and transparency—K–12 leaders and teachers can forge a defensible body of evidence for learning that is central to competency-based learning systems. With tools and
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In Light and Shadow

A Photographic History from Indigenous America

by Brian Adams, Sarah Stacke ...

A landmark photography collection featuring work exclusively by Indigenous Americans, shedding new light on the understanding of Indigenous America. * Nautilus Book Award Winner *The history of photography–and the Americas–is incomplete without the critical work and perspectives of Indigenous American photographers. Since the 1800s, cameras have been in the hands of Indigenous people and they have ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

A landmark photography collection featuring work exclusively by Indigenous Americans, shedding new light on the understanding of Indigenous America. * Nautilus Book Award Winner *The history of photography–and the Americas–is incomplete without the critical work and perspectives of Indigenous American photographers. Since the 1800s, cameras have been in the hands of Indigenous people and they have
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Unpacking the Competency-Based Classroom

Equitable, Individualized Learning in a PLC at Work®(Your how-to guide on implementing CBE successfully.)

by Jonathan G. Vander Els, Brian M. Stack ...

When implemented effectively, competency-based education (CBE) promotes high levels of learning for every student. Further, the practices and structures of a professional learning community (PLC) support this work. Explore a variety of perspectives and examples from educators who have shifted to CBE with great results. The book details how to do the work by reevaluating and revamping traditional ... Read more

$52.99 CAD

When implemented effectively, competency-based education (CBE) promotes high levels of learning for every student. Further, the practices and structures of a professional learning community (PLC) support this work. Explore a variety of perspectives and examples from educators who have shifted to CBE with great results. The book details how to do the work by reevaluating and revamping traditional
... Read more
Heard at a UTAH Diner

A Shortstack of Humor beyond Green Jell-O and Sister Wives

by Steve Odenthal, James D Beers, Betti Avari, Alice M Batzel, David Willes, Cecelie Costley, Kathy Davidson, J Audrey Hammer, Josie Hulme, Mike Nelson, Tyler Brian Nelson, John M Olsen, Jared Quan ...

Utah Mysteries Explained! Humor writers from all over Utah tell tales of what really happens in the Beehive State. Get ready to laugh out loud. Each story is crafted in a family-friendly way and told with a unique voice. Reading this collection is like falling into a family reunion you never knew existed.Find out about:What exactly are Funeral Potatoes?Brigham City Sunshine and MoonshineThe ... Read more

$8.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Utah Mysteries Explained! Humor writers from all over Utah tell tales of what really happens in the Beehive State. Get ready to laugh out loud. Each story is crafted in a family-friendly way and told with a unique voice. Reading this collection is like falling into a family reunion you never knew existed.Find out about:What exactly are Funeral Potatoes?Brigham City Sunshine and MoonshineThe
... Read more
Counter-Cyclical Competence: Engineering Job Security During Contractions

Skill-Stacks, Lateral Pivots, and the Psychological Architecture of Employment Survival in Modern Macroeconomic Crises

by Brian Harris ...

When a recession hits, the traditional advice of working harder and keeping your head down is mathematically flawed. During widespread economic contractions, corporations do not fire based on work ethic; they liquidate based on redundancy and cost-centers. Relying on deep specialization in a single, booming industry is the fastest route to sudden unemployment when the market cycle inevitably ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

When a recession hits, the traditional advice of working harder and keeping your head down is mathematically flawed. During widespread economic contractions, corporations do not fire based on work ethic; they liquidate based on redundancy and cost-centers. Relying on deep specialization in a single, booming industry is the fastest route to sudden unemployment when the market cycle inevitably
... Read more
Competency-Based Practices

Factors for Successful Implementation (Master competency-based education with thirty years of research.)

by Robert J. Marzano, Michelle McCann, Bill Zima, Julia A. Simms, Richard A. DeLorenzo, Oliver Grenham, Brian Griffin0, Jeni Gotto1, Virgel Hammonds2, Brian J. Kosena3, Amalia Lopez4, Nate McClennen5, Rebecca Midles6, Kate O’Leary7, Mike Ruyle8, Cinnamon Scheufele9, Barry Sommer0, Brian M. Stack1, Jonathan G. Vander Els2, Rebecca E. Wolfe3 ...

Thirty years of real-world classroom experience define this comprehensive guide to competency-based education. Robert J. Marzano leads a group of pioneer educators and researchers who share lessons learned from decades of implementation. Each chapter provides practical strategies for proficiency scales, flexible pacing, and leadership lessons to help schools move beyond traditional grading, ... Read more

$52.99 CAD

Thirty years of real-world classroom experience define this comprehensive guide to competency-based education. Robert J. Marzano leads a group of pioneer educators and researchers who share lessons learned from decades of implementation. Each chapter provides practical strategies for proficiency scales, flexible pacing, and leadership lessons to help schools move beyond traditional grading,
... Read more
Keep Stacking Games: The 2025 OKC Thunder Championship Season

by Brian Benanzer ...

Relive the excitement of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025 Championship season. From the preseason to the NBA playoffs, all 105 games are touched on by Oklahoma native Brian Benanzer. Remember what it was like to experience such an impressive team and a great year of Thunder basketball, from Gil Goose's MVP season to all of the records that were broken. The memorable year culminated with an epic 7 ... Read more

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Relive the excitement of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025 Championship season. From the preseason to the NBA playoffs, all 105 games are touched on by Oklahoma native Brian Benanzer. Remember what it was like to experience such an impressive team and a great year of Thunder basketball, from Gil Goose's MVP season to all of the records that were broken. The memorable year culminated with an epic 7
... Read more
Breaking With Tradition

The Shift to Competency-Based Learning in PLCs at Work™ (Why You Should Switch to Student-Centered Learning for All)

by Jonathan G. Vander Els, Brian M. Stack ...

Foreword by Chris SturgisShifting to a competency-based curriculum allows educators to revolutionize education by replacing traditional, ineffective systems with a personalized, learner-centered approach. Throughout the resource, the authors explore how the components of PLCs promote the principles of competency-based education and share real-world examples from practitioners who have made the ... Read more

$49.99 CAD

Foreword by Chris SturgisShifting to a competency-based curriculum allows educators to revolutionize education by replacing traditional, ineffective systems with a personalized, learner-centered approach. Throughout the resource, the authors explore how the components of PLCs promote the principles of competency-based education and share real-world examples from practitioners who have made the
... Read more
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Modern Man in Search of a Soul

by Carl Jung ...

Narrated by Brian Clason ...

Unabridged

9 hours 36 min

*Modern Man in Search of a Soul* by Carl Jung is a well-known book in psychology that introduces readers to his key ideas.Jung explores many topics, including dream analysis, the purpose of psychotherapy, and his theory of personality types. He also discusses different stages of life, compares his ideas with Freud’s, and reflects on psychology’s connection to literature. Towards the end, Jung ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

*Modern Man in Search of a Soul* by Carl Jung is a well-known book in psychology that introduces readers to his key ideas.Jung explores many topics, including dream analysis, the purpose of psychotherapy, and his theory of personality types. He also discusses different stages of life, compares his ideas with Freud’s, and reflects on psychology’s connection to literature. Towards the end, Jung
... Read more
Audiobook

Best of Second City, The

Vol. 2

by Second City: Chicago's Famed Improv Theatre ...

Narrated by Fran Adams, Scott Adsit, Amy Sedaris, Arye Gross, Brian Stack, David Razowsky, Edward Asner, Jenn Jolovitz, Jennifer Bill, Jerry Minor, Jill Talley, Jim Zulevic, Joe Liss, John Rubano, Laura Krafft, Marhsa Mason, Michael McCarthy, Miriam Tolan, Mitch Rouse, Nia Vardalos, Paul Dinello, Peter Zahradnick, Ron West, Ruth Rudnick, Samantha Bennett, Scott Allman, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tim Kazurinsky, Tim O'Malley, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

55 min

Since 1959, Chicago's The Second City improvisational comedy troupe has played a critical role in developing some of the most successful comedians in the United States and Canada. Comedians such as Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, James Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, and Richard Kind, to name a few, have all performed with The Second City.Between 1991 and 1997, L.A. Theatre Works, in conjunction with ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Since 1959, Chicago's The Second City improvisational comedy troupe has played a critical role in developing some of the most successful comedians in the United States and Canada. Comedians such as Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, James Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, and Richard Kind, to name a few, have all performed with The Second City.Between 1991 and 1997, L.A. Theatre Works, in conjunction with
... Read more
Audiobook

Family Financial Freedom

How to Balance Your Budget and Drive Away Debt

by Brian Tracy, Matthew Ferry, Made for Success, Laura Stack ...

Narrated by Brian Tracy, Matthew Ferry, Laura Stack, Brian Tracy, Matthew Ferry, Laura Stack ...

Series Audiobook 0 - The Made for Success Series
Unabridged

2 hours 29 min

In the daily whirl of work, family obligations, social interactions, and all the other activities that make up our busy lives, it’s easy to lose track of the basics, like household finances. Who wants to worry about the bills with so many other things to fret about? But effective handling of your household budget forms a foundation for your efforts elsewhere, and it’s especially crucial for busy ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the daily whirl of work, family obligations, social interactions, and all the other activities that make up our busy lives, it’s easy to lose track of the basics, like household finances. Who wants to worry about the bills with so many other things to fret about? But effective handling of your household budget forms a foundation for your efforts elsewhere, and it’s especially crucial for busy
... Read more
Audiobook

Best of Second City, The

Vol. 3

by Second City: Chicago's Famed Improv Theatre ...

Narrated by Fran Adams, Scott Adsit, Amy Sedaris, Arye Gross, Brian Stack, David Razowsky, Edward Asner, Jenn Jolovitz, Jennifer Bill, Jerry Minor, Jill Talley, Jim Zulevic, Joe Liss, John Rubano, Laura Krafft, Marhsa Mason, Michael McCarthy, Miriam Tolan, Mitch Rouse, Nia Vardalos, Paul Dinello, Peter Zahradnick, Ron West, Ruth Rudnick, Samantha Bennett, Scott Allman, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tim Kazurinsky, Tim O'Malley, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

46 min

Since 1959, Chicago's The Second City improvisational comedy troupe has played a critical role in developing some of the most successful comedians in the United States and Canada.Comedians such as Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, James Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, and Richard Kind, to name a few, have all performed with The Second City.Between 1991 and 1997, L.A. Theatre Works, in conjunction with ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Since 1959, Chicago's The Second City improvisational comedy troupe has played a critical role in developing some of the most successful comedians in the United States and Canada.Comedians such as Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, James Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, and Richard Kind, to name a few, have all performed with The Second City.Between 1991 and 1997, L.A. Theatre Works, in conjunction with
... Read more

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