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Leading the Whole Teacher

Strategies for Supporting the Educators in Your School

by Allyson Apsey ...

Amid the growing teacher shortage crisis and the extra demands placed on teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, if there’s anything we’ve learned as educational leaders, it’s that some things are out of our control. But we do have agency in ensuring that our teachers are well supported and that we’re meeting their needs, and when teachers are nurtured, they are better able to nurture their ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Amid the growing teacher shortage crisis and the extra demands placed on teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, if there’s anything we’ve learned as educational leaders, it’s that some things are out of our control. But we do have agency in ensuring that our teachers are well supported and that we’re meeting their needs, and when teachers are nurtured, they are better able to nurture their
... Read more
Degrees of Dignity

Arab Higher Education in the Global Era

by Elizabeth Buckner ...

Presenting an analysis of higher education in eight countries in the Arab Middle East and North Africa, Degrees of Dignity works to dismantle narratives of crisis and assert approaches to institutional reform. Drawing on policy documents, media narratives, interviews, and personal experiences, Elizabeth Buckner explores how apolitical external reform models become contested and modified by local ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Presenting an analysis of higher education in eight countries in the Arab Middle East and North Africa, Degrees of Dignity works to dismantle narratives of crisis and assert approaches to institutional reform. Drawing on policy documents, media narratives, interviews, and personal experiences, Elizabeth Buckner explores how apolitical external reform models become contested and modified by local
... Read more
A Chance to Solve Their Own Problems

Inside the New Methods Seeking to Remake Public Schools

by Jal Mehta, Maxwell Yurkofsky, Kim Frumin, Amelia Peterson, Rebecca Horwitz-Willis, James Jack ...

An inside look at the promise and pitfalls of continuous improvement and design in education—showing why reform sometimes succeeds, sometimes fails, and what leaders can do about it.While the headlines have been consumed by No Child Left Behind, Common Core, charter schools, and battles over DEI, a group of practitioners have been trying to develop a new set of approaches to taking on the ... Read more

$24.59 USD

An inside look at the promise and pitfalls of continuous improvement and design in education—showing why reform sometimes succeeds, sometimes fails, and what leaders can do about it.While the headlines have been consumed by No Child Left Behind, Common Core, charter schools, and battles over DEI, a group of practitioners have been trying to develop a new set of approaches to taking on the
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Dream School

Finding the College That's Right for You

by Jeffrey Selingo ...

New York Times Bestseller!From the bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why, a must-have playbook for families coping with a more stressful era of startling low admission rates and sky-high prices—one that widens the aperture beyond the Top 25 schools and connects students, parents, and counselors with quality, affordable choices.Attending college has long been a rite of passage for millions of ... Read more

$14.99 USD

New York Times Bestseller!From the bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why, a must-have playbook for families coping with a more stressful era of startling low admission rates and sky-high prices—one that widens the aperture beyond the Top 25 schools and connects students, parents, and counselors with quality, affordable choices.Attending college has long been a rite of passage for millions of
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Alchemy

The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life

by Rory Sutherland ...

**HOW DOES MAGIC HAPPEN?The Ogilvy advertising legend—“one of the leading minds in the world of branding” (NPR)—explores the art and science of conjuring irresistible products and ideas."Sutherland, the legendary Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, uses his decades of experience to dissect human spending behavior in an insanely entertaining way. Alchemy combines scientific research with hilarious stories and ... Read more

$15.99 USD

**HOW DOES MAGIC HAPPEN?The Ogilvy advertising legend—“one of the leading minds in the world of branding” (NPR)—explores the art and science of conjuring irresistible products and ideas."Sutherland, the legendary Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, uses his decades of experience to dissect human spending behavior in an insanely entertaining way. Alchemy combines scientific research with hilarious stories and
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Stretch

Unlock the Power of Less -and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined

by Scott Sonenshein ...

Wall Street Journal BestsellerA groundbreaking approach to succeeding in business and life, using the science of resourcefulness.We often think the key to success and satisfaction is to get more: more money, time, and possessions; bigger budgets, job titles, and teams; and additional resources for our professional and personal goals. It turns out we’re wrong.Using captivating stories to illustrate ... Read more

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Wall Street Journal BestsellerA groundbreaking approach to succeeding in business and life, using the science of resourcefulness.We often think the key to success and satisfaction is to get more: more money, time, and possessions; bigger budgets, job titles, and teams; and additional resources for our professional and personal goals. It turns out we’re wrong.Using captivating stories to illustrate
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Fixing American Elementary Education

A Parent's Guide

by Patrick M Dallabetta ...

Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent's Guide is written to help parent's better understand the importance of elementary education for their children. It is designed to provide important recommendations for parents that will help them make sure they have enrolled their children in the best elementary schools. The book stresses the importance of parental involvement and provides strategies ... Read more

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Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent's Guide is written to help parent's better understand the importance of elementary education for their children. It is designed to provide important recommendations for parents that will help them make sure they have enrolled their children in the best elementary schools. The book stresses the importance of parental involvement and provides strategies
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Mental Health in Schools

Engaging Learners, Preventing Problems, and Improving Schools

Edited by Linda Taylor, Howard S. Adelman ...

"This resource gives the reader everything needed to design and implement a successful mental health program to benefit a diverse student population. The authors present a strong case for planning and delivering comprehensive integrated services. I commend the authors for their willingness to tackle the tough issues surrounding mental health services for all students."—Marian White-Hood, Director ... Read more

$38.99 USD

"This resource gives the reader everything needed to design and implement a successful mental health program to benefit a diverse student population. The authors present a strong case for planning and delivering comprehensive integrated services. I commend the authors for their willingness to tackle the tough issues surrounding mental health services for all students."—Marian White-Hood, Director
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Schooling by Design

Mission, Action, and Achievement

by Grant Wiggins, Jay McTighe ...

Why, despite years of trying, have efforts to achieve lasting, effective school reform fallen short? What curricular and policy elements must be in place to move forward? How should the roles of teachers and education leaders be defined to best support the point of school?Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe answer these and other questions in Schooling by Design: Mission, Action, and Achievement. ... Read more

$32.99 USD

Why, despite years of trying, have efforts to achieve lasting, effective school reform fallen short? What curricular and policy elements must be in place to move forward? How should the roles of teachers and education leaders be defined to best support the point of school?Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe answer these and other questions in Schooling by Design: Mission, Action, and Achievement.
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Text Sets in Action

Pathways Through Content Area Literacy

by Mary Ann Cappiello, Erika Thulin Dawes ...

Finding ways to organize your classroom instruction for knowledge building and literacy learning can be challenging. How can you incorporate more nonfiction and informational text in your content area curriculum while expanding and deepening representation with diverse texts? What can motivate student learning while providing equity and access for different learning styles and needs? Text sets are ... Read more

$57.99 USD

Finding ways to organize your classroom instruction for knowledge building and literacy learning can be challenging. How can you incorporate more nonfiction and informational text in your content area curriculum while expanding and deepening representation with diverse texts? What can motivate student learning while providing equity and access for different learning styles and needs? Text sets are
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The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded

A Proven Plan for Financial Peace

by Dave Ramsey ...

Series series The Total Money Makeover
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — A Trusted Plan for Becoming Debt-Free with Over 8 Million Copies Sold.Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions of people just like you learn how to develop everyday money-saving habits with the help of America's favorite personal finance ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — A Trusted Plan for Becoming Debt-Free with Over 8 Million Copies Sold.Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions of people just like you learn how to develop everyday money-saving habits with the help of America's favorite personal finance
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Reimagining Special Education

Using Inclusion as a Framework to Build Equity and Support All Students

by Dr. Jenna Mancini Rufo, Ed.D., Julie Causton Ph.D. ...

As schools reopen their doors and students return to the classroom, what will the “new normal” of special education look like? The pandemic exposed educational inequities and areas of urgent need—and now, schools have a unique opportunity to press pause and reimagine their practices. This book helps K–12 school leaders and educators take the lessons of the COVID-19 era and turn them into action: ... Read more

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As schools reopen their doors and students return to the classroom, what will the “new normal” of special education look like? The pandemic exposed educational inequities and areas of urgent need—and now, schools have a unique opportunity to press pause and reimagine their practices. This book helps K–12 school leaders and educators take the lessons of the COVID-19 era and turn them into action:
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17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong

Strategies That Engage Students, Promote Active Learning, and Boost Achievement

by John V. Antonetti, James R. Garver ...

Most educators are skilled at planning instruction and determining what they will do during the course of a lesson. However, to truly engage students in worthwhile, rigorous cognition, a profound shift is necessary: a shift in emphasis from teaching to learning. Put another way, we know that whoever is doing the work is also doing the learning—and in most classrooms, teachers are working much too ... Read more

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Most educators are skilled at planning instruction and determining what they will do during the course of a lesson. However, to truly engage students in worthwhile, rigorous cognition, a profound shift is necessary: a shift in emphasis from teaching to learning. Put another way, we know that whoever is doing the work is also doing the learning—and in most classrooms, teachers are working much too
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Bitcoin en Español: Guía Completa para Comenzar a ganar dinero con las Criptomonedas, dominar el Trading y entender los conceptos del Blockchain

by Javi Fons ...

Bienvenido a esta época, al nacimiento de una tecnología que, más allá de transformar el dinero que tenemos hoy en día. Estamos frente a una Revolución y estoy seguro que quieres ser parte de ella.Bitcoin nos propone nuevas formas de libertad financiera, tener el control de tu dinero por sobre entidades gubernamentales y bancarias. Nos ofrece un control sobre nuestros activos que no existía antes ... Read more

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Bienvenido a esta época, al nacimiento de una tecnología que, más allá de transformar el dinero que tenemos hoy en día. Estamos frente a una Revolución y estoy seguro que quieres ser parte de ella.Bitcoin nos propone nuevas formas de libertad financiera, tener el control de tu dinero por sobre entidades gubernamentales y bancarias. Nos ofrece un control sobre nuestros activos que no existía antes
... Read more
From Surviving to Thriving

Classroom Accommodations for Students on the Autism Spectrum

by Jonathan Chase ...

This guide for teachers provides a new look at classroom systems to support students on the autism spectrum. The easily adaptable accommodations in From Surviving to Thriving address common areas of need for students on the spectrum who are capable of participating in standard classrooms but need specific supports. Educators will learn not only what works but also why it works and how to implement ... Read more

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This guide for teachers provides a new look at classroom systems to support students on the autism spectrum. The easily adaptable accommodations in From Surviving to Thriving address common areas of need for students on the spectrum who are capable of participating in standard classrooms but need specific supports. Educators will learn not only what works but also why it works and how to implement
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Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching

Classroom to Community and Back

by Steffen Saifer, Keisha Edwards, Debbie Ellis, Lena Ko, Amy Stuczynski ...

"This book integrates a self-evaluative framework for making changes and includes tools for improving one′s own learning environment."—Rachel Mederios, ELL Teacher and Building Program SupervisorJefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID"This book is relevant to anyone who acknowledges the diversity within any group of people. The steps are clearly outlined so the practitioner can implement them and ... Read more

$35.99 USD

"This book integrates a self-evaluative framework for making changes and includes tools for improving one′s own learning environment."—Rachel Mederios, ELL Teacher and Building Program SupervisorJefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID"This book is relevant to anyone who acknowledges the diversity within any group of people. The steps are clearly outlined so the practitioner can implement them and
... Read more
Leadership Theory

Cultivating Critical Perspectives

by John P. Dugan ...

A comprehensive volume on leadership theories and their applications—with an emphasis on social justiceLeadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives is an interdisciplinary survey text designed for use in undergraduate or graduate classrooms. This trusted book provides an overview of essential theories in leadership studies, infusing critical commentary to enhance readers’ understanding and ... Read more

$63.00 USD

A comprehensive volume on leadership theories and their applications—with an emphasis on social justiceLeadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives is an interdisciplinary survey text designed for use in undergraduate or graduate classrooms. This trusted book provides an overview of essential theories in leadership studies, infusing critical commentary to enhance readers’ understanding and
... Read more
La gestión de incidentes críticos en la universidad

by Carles Monereo, Manuel Monte, Paola Andreucci ...

Series Book 41 - Universitaria
Quince relatos de académicos universitarios que tratan de retratar distintas formas de ser profesor universitario. Quince historias extraídas de la vida misma en las que se produce un incidente crítico, un conflicto que marcará un antes y un después en la identidad profesional de esos docentes. Libro está escrito por profesores experimentados que analizan esas historias desde tres miradas ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Quince relatos de académicos universitarios que tratan de retratar distintas formas de ser profesor universitario. Quince historias extraídas de la vida misma en las que se produce un incidente crítico, un conflicto que marcará un antes y un después en la identidad profesional de esos docentes. Libro está escrito por profesores experimentados que analizan esas historias desde tres miradas
... Read more
Socratic Circles

Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Middle and High School

by Matt Copeland ...

The benefits and importance of Socratic seminars are widely recognized, but little has been written on how to make them happen successfully in the classroom. In Socratic Circles: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Middle and High School , author Matt Copeland provides real-world examples and straightforward answers to frequent questions. He creates a coaching guide for both the teacher ... Read more

$39.99 USD

The benefits and importance of Socratic seminars are widely recognized, but little has been written on how to make them happen successfully in the classroom. In Socratic Circles: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Middle and High School , author Matt Copeland provides real-world examples and straightforward answers to frequent questions. He creates a coaching guide for both the teacher
... Read more
A Retired Art Teacher Tells All

One Hundred Simple Tips to Help Teachers Become Efficient, Inspiring, and Happy Educators

by Marlene Nall Johnt ...

As a young art instructor, new on the block, Marlene Nall Johnt went looking for an instructive manual about successful art education techniques. To her dismay, she never found one. Now retired, Johnt realized what needed to be done: she needed to write just such a manual for the young teachers of today. A Retired Art Teacher Tells All is an educational guide and workbook with detailed tips for ... Read more

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As a young art instructor, new on the block, Marlene Nall Johnt went looking for an instructive manual about successful art education techniques. To her dismay, she never found one. Now retired, Johnt realized what needed to be done: she needed to write just such a manual for the young teachers of today. A Retired Art Teacher Tells All is an educational guide and workbook with detailed tips for
... Read more
A Search for Common Ground

Conversations About the Toughest Questions in K12 Education

by Frederick M. Hess, Pedro A. Noguera ...

At a time of bitter national polarization, there is a critical need for leaders who can help us better communicate with one another. In A Search for Common Ground, Rick Hess and Pedro Noguera, who have often fallen on opposing sides of the ideological aisle over the past couple of decades, candidly talk through their differences on some of the toughest issues in K–12 education today—from school ... Read more

$29.99 USD

At a time of bitter national polarization, there is a critical need for leaders who can help us better communicate with one another. In A Search for Common Ground, Rick Hess and Pedro Noguera, who have often fallen on opposing sides of the ideological aisle over the past couple of decades, candidly talk through their differences on some of the toughest issues in K–12 education today—from school
... Read more
To Drink from the Well

The Struggle for Racial Equality at the Nation’s Oldest Public University

by Geeta N. Kapur ...

Law professor and civil rights activist Geeta N. Kapur provides analysis and commentary on the story of systemic racism in leadership, scholarship, and organizational foundations at the University of North Carolina.The University of North Carolina is the oldest public university in the US, with the cornerstone for the first dormitory, Old East, laid in 1793. At that ceremony, the enslaved people ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Law professor and civil rights activist Geeta N. Kapur provides analysis and commentary on the story of systemic racism in leadership, scholarship, and organizational foundations at the University of North Carolina.The University of North Carolina is the oldest public university in the US, with the cornerstone for the first dormitory, Old East, laid in 1793. At that ceremony, the enslaved people
... Read more
Teaching English Language Learners K–12

A Quick-Start Guide for the New Teacher

by Jerry Jesness ...

Bring the English language to life with this valuable new resource!Some say that learning a second language is like drinking water from a fire hose. But teaching it does not have to be like standing under Niagara Falls. This is the fundamental message of Jerry Jesness’ new quick-start guide Teaching English Language Learners K-12. In our climate, ELL teachers face immense demands as educators ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Bring the English language to life with this valuable new resource!Some say that learning a second language is like drinking water from a fire hose. But teaching it does not have to be like standing under Niagara Falls. This is the fundamental message of Jerry Jesness’ new quick-start guide Teaching English Language Learners K-12. In our climate, ELL teachers face immense demands as educators
... Read more
Collaborative Assessment for Multilingual Learners and Teachers

Pathways to Partnerships

by Margo Gottlieb, Andrea Honigsfeld ...

Collaborative assessment practices lead to strong partnershipsJoin bestselling authors Margo Gottlieb and Andrea Honigsfeld on an engaging journey to showcase collaborative assessment within assets-driven instructional practices. Integrating instructional and assessment cycles, explore how multilingual learners can interact with each other and their teachers to form lasting partnerships. Using ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Collaborative assessment practices lead to strong partnershipsJoin bestselling authors Margo Gottlieb and Andrea Honigsfeld on an engaging journey to showcase collaborative assessment within assets-driven instructional practices. Integrating instructional and assessment cycles, explore how multilingual learners can interact with each other and their teachers to form lasting partnerships. Using
... Read more

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