teachers

A retired teacher reminisces about his years at Brookfield school, the thousands of boys he taught, his happy marriage, and about the comic and tragic events in his life.

Describes techniques English teachers may use to provide accurate, thoughtful, and timely assessments of student work.

On January 12, 1888, when a blizzard blows off the roof of their schoolhouse on what had been an unseasonably warm day in Nebraska, Sarah and Annie are roped together with the other children and led by their teacher out into the storm and, hopefully, to the safety of her house.

Photographs and simple text describe people in the community who keep others safe.

In the aftermath of the Event, which made seeing the dead a part of life, Veronica and her friend Kirk investigate why the ghosts seem to be gaining power and stumble upon the sinister plot of a teacher who is seeking a replacement for his dead daughter.

Twelve-year-old Maggie comes to dread biology class because her favorite teacher is insisting that she dissect a worm, an assignment that makes her feel very squeamish and awakens her to the question of animal rights.

Traces the events of his youth and early career that were the driving force behind Booker T. Washington's determination to help educate his people.

Tory Hayden, an educational psychologist and special education teacher, chronicles her experiences over the course of one school year, focusing on her work with Venus, a severely troubled seven-year-old girl.

A resource for middle and secondary science teachers that contains strategies for improving students' understanding and enjoyment of science, including case studies and hands-on activities.

Ten-year-old wizard Negi Springfield graduates from his magic school in England and is assigned to teach English at an all-girl school in Japan, where he faces the challenge of dealing with his overly affectionate students without using his powers.