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Discusses why alternatives to tracking and ability grouping are necessary and examines promising research on untracked schools.

Discusses the problems facing public schools in the United States including case studies of students, a history of educational theory, and a survey of proposed solutions, new goals, and differing philosophies.

Presents a practical guide that focuses on the importance of consistent curriculum that allows teachers to learn from one another.

All students need strong study skills in order to succeed in school. This friendly, accessible guide gives students an experienced educator's top ten tips for doing well in school, including setting goals, getting organized, and studying effectively.

Examines the backgrounds of young innovators to see how they developed the creative minds to produce those innovations and examines what teachers, parents, and employers must do to develop the capacities of young people to become innovators. Includes QR Codes within the text that can be accessed using a smart phone, linking the reader to videos and other information that expands on key ideas in the book.

"Provides practical strategies and step-by-step plans to develop advocacy initiatives for school libraries"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the purpose of school for Americans in the early twenty-first century, the country's education goals and guiding principles, and related topics.