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Describes the cross-disciplinary journey of two high school teachers trying to align curriculum, assessment, and performance standards in their classrooms. With a focus on the importance of constantly inspiring students, the authors troubleshoot issues surrounding content standards, instructional objectives, and the aims of curriculum.

"Defining both the Common Core Standards and the school librarian's role in their implementation, this book offers ready-to-use lesson plans and other tools for grades K-5 and identifies opportunities for collaborative teaching"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers guidance and resources to help teachers leverage the Common Core instructional shifts in literacy to create more empowered and literate students"--Page 8.

"This book imagines what our schools could look like if an authentic vision of the CommonCore State Standards (CCSS) were put in place, and thoughtfully critiques how and why implementation has faltered. The authors outline a curriculum framework that focuses on student-based inquiry and the use of formative assessment to monitor and guide student learning. They provide workable, innovative alternatives to the packaged instructional programs and summative tests that have come tobe associated with the English language arts (ELA) standards. Vignettes of diverse schools and districts highlight a range of successful approaches to making the CCSS work."--Back cover.

"Traces the emergence of corporate reform and describes how its tenets run counter to ... the key elements of a high-quality education. McGill draws from a wealth of experience as a school superintendent for over 40 years, including his tenure in Scarsdale during the 2001 district-wide boycott of New York State standardized tests. Showing how strong leaders working with teachers and the community have been able to strengthen schools, the author offers a model of [public] school reform that will prepare students for the 21st century."--Provided by publisher.

Presents methods for teaching students about the relationships between mathematical skills and content, with ideas for planning and teaching that relate to everyday experiences and other subjects, and includes activities for the classroom. Includes CD-ROM.

Examines the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, showing changes the Act effected, including its requirements for testing, and includes a guide to the Act from the U.S. Department of Education. Includes a CD-ROM with the full text of the Act.

Explains the major features of the No Child Left Behind Act, discussing the history of accountability and achievement, yearly progress, Title I, early childhood education, restructuring, school finance, and other related topics.

"A collection of ... essays that confronts the failure of testing and grading. The book explores the historical failure of testing and grading; the theoretical and philosophical arguments against testing and grading; the negative influence of tests and grades on social justice, race, class, and gender; and the role that they play in perpetuating a deficit perspective of children"--Provided by publisher.

"Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. Using food as our tools (or ingredients!) curious kids become saucy scientists that measure, weigh, combine, and craft their way through the kitchen. Discover dozens of thoroughly-tested, fun, edible experiments, sprinkled with helpful photos, diagrams, scientific facts, sub-experiments, and more. And the best news is when all the mad-science is done, you're invited to grab a spoon and take a bite -- and share your results with friends and family."--.