educational sociology

Discusses the inherently political nature of education and the impact of ideology on schools and students.

Explores the various issues surrounding secondary schools, discussing their history, curriculum, standardization, and commercialization; includes a list of selected print and nonprint resources.

Describes effective discipline strategies for kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers, discussing bullies, parents, guidelines, consequences, communication, and other related topics.

A guide for adults working with gifted children that explains what giftedness means, how gifted students are identified, and how the identification and education process of gifted students can be improved.

Presents summaries of books for children and young adults about bullying, featuring eight to ten titles in each of four age groups, ranging from kindergarten through high school, and includes a general overview of bullying and what teachers can do to stop such behaviors.

Presents a conceptual framework for building shared responsibility for student learning among teachers, students, principals, parents, and other members of a school community, describing the three critical components of focus, reflection, and collaboration.