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Essays examine major controversies in education such as the use of tests, tuition tax credits, desegration and the quality of American schools.

Outlines effective strategies for high school reform and explains how those strategies can be applied to every aspect of secondary education.

Draws on history, sociology, and philosophy to explain the importance of the library profession and libraries as community institutions in the modern world.

The author criticizes several school reform proposals, such as, back to basics and standardized testing, and presents his vision of what a classroom should be.

Provides a school reform strategy which focuses on a long-term mission; curriculum and assessment framework; set principles of learning; structures, policies, and staff that follow the mission; ongoing feedback and adjustments; and an effective planning process.

Presents a comprehensive guide for developing adult and student goal-setting, and provides templates and forms for implementing SMART goals process into schools and classrooms.

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.