education

A discussion of school improvement, examining the conditions that favor results, and discussing teamwork, measurable goals, performance data, rapid results, research and development, and opportunities for action within various subject areas.

A step-by-step guide to motivating reluctant learners, offering advice to educators on how to motivate students to invest in the classroom, create a classroom worth investing in, address the internal reasons why students resist investment, ask students to commit to the investment, and launch the new approach.

Examines the ways in which K-12 learning can be revolutionized through innovative classroom practices such as project-based learning, and the use of technology such as voice-recognition software that helps children learn to read.

Makes recommendations for meeting four major challenges currently facing the United States, including globalization, the information technology revolution, chronic deficits, and unbalanced energy consumption.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics that provide current and historical information on several aspects of and issues in education, including special school populations, students at risk, teachers, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, national policies for improvement, testing, and public opinion.

Offers advice on choosing a college, undergoing the application process, uncovering the financial resources to pay tuition and expenses, and adjusting to the academic and personal challenges that first-year students face.