A memoir in which Kevin Jennings, founder of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, describes his experiences growing up in North Carolina as the gay son of a fundamentalist preacher.
Presents twenty-six essays that argue opposing positions on such education issues as whether alternatives to public education are viable, what role religious and moral values should play in public education, and how public education can be improved.
Presents a collection of eleven essays on issues concerning gang violence, including federal legislation, deportation laws, task forces, closing the borders, mandatory school uniforms, community involvement, and public education.
Provides information for students who may be struggling to decide what to do with their lives after high school, and shares the stories of some young people who have chosen a non-traditional path rather than going straight to college.
Chronicles three hundred fifty years of American Judaism from the colonial period through the twentieth century and examines its influence not only upon American culture but on the Jewish faith itself.
Presents an introduction to the criminal justice system for young adults, explaining their rights and responsibilities in the system, presenting key cases that affect students, and offering individual and class exercises to promote discussion.
Presents information on direct, contributory, and vicarious copyright infringement; penalties and immunities for libraries and schools; and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; and provides a compliance audit, sample copyright policies, and other tools.
Contains a collection of articles that examine the various issues related to metropolitan and urban areas in the United States, including outsourcing of jobs, affordable housing, and homeland security, among others.
