instructional and educational works

"[This book] is about how early childhood educators and professionals can prepare children for their digital future. Detailed descriptions of media literacy competencies, along with dozens of activities, strategies, and tips designed for children ages 2-7, demonstrate how to integrate foundational skills, knowledge, and dispositions into existing routines as well as experiment with new lessons"--Adapted from back cover.

". . . offering 20 ready-to-use storytime plans tailored to specific age groups, including babies, toddlers, preschool and all-ages programs . . .; advice and best practices gleaned from interviews with professionals who specialize in storytimes, music making with children and families, yoga storytime, and drama education; and lists of recommended resources, from interactive print booksto children's music and videos available digitally, with tips on choosing the best materials"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines student collaboration as a driver of academic and social-emotional growth and offers teachers a new model for improving both learning culture and student outcomes"--Provided by publisher.

"This edition retains the hallmark features previous editions, including the four agreements, the protocol, activities, reflective prompts and a series of powerful Racial Autobiographies. However, it has been updated to reflect our current sociopolitical environment--especially the current spotlight on racial injustice juxtaposed against a white nationalist backlash. This book has helped equity leaders in K-12 schools as well as other institutions develop their racial consciousness, and guide others to greater understanding and action"--Provided by publisher.

"... shows staff developers how to develop training for educators that examines the relationship between race and achievement and promotes academic parity"--Amazon.com.

"This book helps teachers launch and maintain effective book club experiences in grades 2 through 6, by highlighting assessment and instructional practices that support the dual goals of stronger comprehension (thinking) and better conversations (talk)"--Provided by publisher.

"Literacy advocates Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp follow the lifecycle of Sharp's classroom library across the year, showing us practical ways to support young reader--from weeding the collection before kids arrive and to matching them with books they want to read, to evaluating and supporting their growth as they become increasingly independent readers"--OCLC.

"Dan Feigelson refocuses reading and writing conferences to help all students reach their full potential. His practical approach centers on active listening--an equitable way to listen to, learn from, and guide students. His book is packed with sample conferences, if/then strategies, rubrics, and tips for starting conferences and keeping them going"--Provided by publisher.

"Featuring reflective activities and lesson ideas that can be adapted for educational settings from higher education to the K-12 spectrum, community centers, and libraries, this resource presents ten chapters that explore such timely issues as how to deal with controversial topics in the classroom, the effects of misinformation/disinformation on civics in society, why the media underrepresents certain people in their programming, the digital divide and where libraries fit in, how injustice exacerbates public health issues, and global conceptions of social justice and media literacy examined through various world events"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers educators practical strategies for setting up an ESL-friendly classroom, motivating and interacting with students, communicating with parents of English learners, and navigating the challenges inherent in teaching ESL students. Offers thematic units complete with reproducible forms and worksheets, sample lesson plans, and sample student assignments. The book's ESL lessons connect to core standards and technology applications"--Provided by publisher.