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An exploration of China's widely acclaimed yet insular education system shares insights into how their examples are shaping the future of American parenting and education.

The author argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance skills but to certify intelligence, work ethic, and conformity. The text examines why even with better access to education there has not been a result of better jobs for the average worker, and that vocational education would be more beneficial.

" ... offers administrators, teachers, and other educators working to promote inclusion a wealth of information about: the history and research base of inclusive education in the United States; ... essential curricular and instructional practices for inclusive schools, such as heterogeneous grouping, creative problem solving, and co-teaching; powerful organizational structures such as Multitiered System of Support and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports to help optimize the benefits of differentiation for all students; and a conceptual framework for coordinating educational initiatives and best practices for educating all students in general education."--Amazon.com.

"Drawing on personal stories, research, and historical events, an esteemed educator offers a vision of educational justice inspired by the rebellious spirit and methods of abolitionists"--Amazon.

"The book is an academic/career guide. It argues for the importance of the humanities for job skills and for participation in civic life and politics. The book will help students speak persuasively about the usefulness of their humanities degrees"--Provided by publisher.

"Discover the 4 Shifts Protocol for integrating technology in the classroom, a clear approach that promotes deeper, personalized learning across subjects and grade levels. This quick read will help guide you through educational technology integration and digital learning space creation"--Publisher's website.

A comprehensive research text and accompanying DVD designed to help students achieve the skills necessary to succeed in the digital world, with strategies for developing critical thinking, communication, and information literacy skills.

Looks at how universities deliver an education and features a list of tips for students who want to be challenged, produce original and important work, be exposed to new ways of thinking, and have personal interactions with professors.

Identifies nine characteristics of outstanding school leaders and explains how principals can develop those characteristics and become more effective community and school leaders.