socially handicapped children

Discusses urban students' special challenges and research that supports "high expectations" teaching, and presents instruction strategies for all grade levels.

An inner-city teacher at Parkmont High School, and former Marine, shares anecdotes about the various creative devices she used to get her students to learn.

The author writes about her experiences during a year spent at West Side High School in New York City, a facility populated by students who are fighting to stay in mainstream society while dealing with the problems of gangs, drugs, and violence.

Based on the true story of a man who gave a year of his life to give the families of Yamacraw Island a new way of life.

Examination of schools across the country whose children are from poor families in the inner city and the less affluent suburbs.

The author draws on his personal experiences with inner-city children in South Bronx, New York, to tell stories that demonstrate every child's value as a person rather than as a future entry-level worker.

Explains how educators can conceptualize, plan, and implement an effective early literacy program, focusing on how to prevent reading difficulties and promote success in at-risk three to five year olds.

Marilyn Reynolds shares techniques she has used to turn unmotivated students into lifelong readers and offers teachers advice on how they can do the same for their students.