socially handicapped children

Offers an assortment of instructional strategies that are designed to help educators address the needs of students from diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Examines the controversies surrounding "high-stakes" testing that can deny students promotion to the next grade or graduation, and affect a school's funding. Presents a brief history of testing in America and then describes how these tests discriminate against poor, minority children.

A segment of society written off by some is followed through one year of education in the public school system.

She Say, He Say reveals the development of fifth grade urban girls' voices through their own writing in the class room. This book underscores the importance of including all of the girls' voices into the curriculum where their voices can be nurtured, cultured and responded to in potentially productive ways.

Argues that the education system in America needs to make drastic changes in order to build a system of high-achieving and equitable schools that protects every child's right to learn.

Discusses strategies and techniques to reach and teach children who have been exposed to various forms of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, community violence; and explores how family violence influences language and memory, and other related topics.

Gregory Michie recounts the teaching experiences that have most affected his life.

Presents nine essays on urban school reform, discussing historical and contemporary social dynamics, cultural differences, pedagogy, physical and social environments, standards and assessment, teacher engagement, and the fostering of resiliency.

Explains how to improve teaching in urban schools, keep a positive attitude, and motivate students while dealing with poor resources and facilities and behavior problems; includes case studies and sample lessons for all grade levels and academic areas.