children with social disabilities

Discusses strategies and techniques to reach and teach children who have been exposed to various forms of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, community violence; and explores how family violence influences language and memory, and other related topics.

A collection of creative writing exercises for the sixth through twelfth-grade classroom designed to improve writing and comprehension skills.

Contains true stories of the lessons Herbert Kohl learned from his students while teaching and explains the steps that he feels should be taken to make positive changes in the school system.

Gregory Michie recounts the teaching experiences that have most affected his life.

Presents nine essays on urban school reform, discussing historical and contemporary social dynamics, cultural differences, pedagogy, physical and social environments, standards and assessment, teacher engagement, and the fostering of resiliency.

Offers teachers an overview of the range of choices available to help them engage diverse students in language and literacy development across the curriculum. Includes a CD-ROM with additional resources.

Discusses urban students' special challenges and research that supports "high expectations" teaching, and presents instruction strategies for all grade levels.