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"Play is the key to giving children skills they need to succeed - creativity, innovation, teamwork, focus, resilience, expressiveness, empathy, concentration, and execution function. Yet our policies are destroying authentic play in our schools and replacing it with standardization and stress. Not so in Finland, which is ranked as having the #1 education system in the world as well as the happiest citizens . . . [the authors] announce a platform for bringing the Finnish style of education to the U.S. Providing a glimpse into the play-based experiments ongoing now all over the world, readers will find the book to be both a call for change and a guide for making that change happen in their own communities"--Provided by publisher.

Reveals seven simple teaching strategies that can help teachers effectively manage their time, improve classroom participation, and engage their students in learning.

"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. Juliani reveals the ways that teachers can use Google's 20% Time, Genius Hour, and Project-Based Learning to make students more creative, inquisitive, engaged in learning, and self-motivated--the kind of people we need to move society forward! He offers easy ways to implement these ideas while meeting the Common Core and still allowing plenty of time for content instruction. Special Features:Research on the benefits of inquiry-based learning Connections to the Common Core State StandardsStories and examples from the fieldExciting ideas for using 20% Time, Genius Hour, and PBL at various grade levelsTips for preparing parents and administration for your new instructionIdeas for expanding your knowledge and continually learning in this areaClassroom applications for each chapter, including sample projects and resourcesBonus content with reproducible materials that you can use in your classroom right now, such as student checklists, questions, lessons, and unit plansAs Juliani emphasizes, if we want our students to change the world, we must change our classrooms to foster inquiry and innovation. ".

"Delves into the complex interplay between race, power, and privilege in both organizations and private life. Offers a . . . look at how ignorance can perpetuate privilege, and offers practical . . . insights into how people of all races can work to break this cycle"--Amazon.

"The End of American Childhood takes a sweeping look at the history of American childhood and parenting, from the nation's founding to the present day."--Provided by publisher.

"In this much-anticipated book from acclaimed blogger Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher), you'll learn the key shifts in writing instruction necessary to move students forward in today's world. Vicki describes how the elements of traditional writing are being reinvented with cloud-based tools. Instead of paper, note taking, filing cabinets, word processors, and group reports, we now have tools like ePaper, eBooks, social bookmarking, cloud syncing, infographics, and more. Vicki shows you how to select the right tool, set it up quickly, and prevent common mistakes. She also helps you teach digital citizenship and offers exciting ways to build writing communities where students love to learn. Special Features: Essential questions at the start of each chapter to get you thinking about the big ideas A chapter on each of the nine essential cloud-based tools--ePaper and eBooks; digital notebooks; social bookmarking; cloud syncing; cloud writing apps; blogging and microblogging; wikis and website builders; online graphic organizers and mind maps; and cartoons and infographics A wide variety of practical ways to use each tool in the classroom Alignments to the Common Core State Standards in writing Level Up Learning--a special section at the end of each chapter to help you review, reflect on, and apply what you've learned Writing tips to help you make the best use of the tools and avoid common pitfalls A glossary of key terms discussed in the book Useful appendices, including reproducible material for your classroom No matter what grade level you teach or how much tech experience you have, you will benefit from Vicki's compelling and practical ideas. As she emphasizes throughout this essential book, teaching with cloud-based tools has never been easier, more convenient, or more important than right now. "--.

Explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes, and yet easy on other occasions, structured in three parts: 'learning within classrooms', 'learning foundations', which explains the cognitive building blocks of knowledge acquisition and 'know thyself' which explores confidence and self-knowledge, and features interactive appendices containing study guide questions to encourage critical thinking.

"A resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers and program developers that illuminates creative, cutting edge ways to inspire and motivate young people about science and technology learning."--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive examination of traditional public schools, public charter schools, and faith-based schools, considering and comparing the overall data of these school programs to predict likely outcomes of school choice programs.

"Each and every day teachers show up in their classrooms with a relentless sense of optimism. Despite the complicated challenges of schools, they come to and remain in the profession inspired by a conviction that through education they can move individuals and society to a more promising future. In Teaching with Heart: Poetry that Speaks to the Courage to Teach a diverse group of ninety teachers describe the complex of emotions and experiences of the teaching life - joy, outrage, heartbreak, hope, commitment and dedication. Each heartfelt commentary is paired with a cherished poem selected by the teacher. The contributors represent a broad array of educators: K-12 teachers, principals, superintendents, college professors, as well as many non-traditional teachers. They range from first year teachers to mid-career veterans to those who have retired after decades in the classroom. They come from inner-city, suburban, charter and private schools. The teachers identified an eclectic collection of poems and poets from Emily Dickinson, to Richard Wright, to Mary Oliver to the rapper Tupac Shakur. It is a book by teachers and for all who teach.The book also includes a poignant Foreword by Parker J. Palmer (The Courage to Teach), a stirring Introduction by Taylor Mali (What Teachers Make), and a moving Afterword by Sarah Brown Wessling (Teaching Channel). Where Teaching with Fire honored and celebrated the work of teachers; Teaching with Heart salutes the tenacious and relentless optimism of teachers and their belief that despite the many challenges and obstacles of the teaching life, much is possible"--.