social science / children's studies

"The . . . story of the small Vermont town that has likely produced more Olympians per capita than any other place in the country--and whose citizens provide a model for achieving excellence while leading a well-rounded life"--Provided by publisher.

"--- argues that under free market capitalism, life paths prescribed by class but framed as parental choices--publor or private? Gifted & Talented, general or special education?--segregate American children from birth throuh adolescence, and into adulthood, as never before. In age of austerity, an elite class of corporate education reformers has found new ways to transfer the costs f raising children to families. Examining three New York City schools, Class War show how education has been transformed into a competitive "hunger games" for the resources and social connections required for economic success"-- Provided by publisher.

Explores how girls participate in activism and provides guidance for adults that support them, drawing on a collection of interviews with diverse women and girl activists.

In the summer of 1998, Jenny Bowen watched as her three-year-old daughter, Maya, adopted from China, continued to transform from a vacant-eyed sickly girl to a joyous girl thriving in an environment where she knew she was loved. In that moment, Jenny knew she wanted to help all the children who had not been adopted and founded Half the Sky Foundation which works with the Chinese government to bring a caring adult into the life of every orphaned child.