learning and scholarship

Careers in the 21st century are changing, but traditional education methods are not preparing students for these new jobs and demands. In this thought-provoking book, esteemed educator A.J. Juliani describes how we need to modify our classrooms to instill in students the drive for inquiry and innovation that they will need to succeed beyond school doors.

Presents an examination of the new digital media and technology practices of American youth, including text-messaging, the use of social media, and gaming.

Presents tips and suggestions on how to study, discover new resources, research online, and succeed at school assignments. Includes color illustrations.

Examines the shortage of women working in the fields of hard sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computer science.

Contains ideas and resources for school librarians and teachers to collaborate for improved student achievement, focusing on the development of critical thinking skills.

Presents articles and essays espousing opposing viewpoints on the issue of digitized media such as books and newspapers, and whether or not digital media is changing the way people read.

Examines college, income, and careers, including choosing the best post-secondary option and paying for college; identifying career interests, setting career goals, and planning how to achieve them; and understanding income, both earned and unearned.

A guide for nurturing higher-order thinking in students through constructivist, experiential teaching methods, with easy-to-follow graphics, sample lessons, and tools from practicing teachers.

Examines the notion of inquiry learning and offers advice for incorporating it with Common Core standards in schools.

Provides tools and advice for educators designed to help them develop principles and practices associated with assessment for learning and learning how to learn.