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Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement and Thereafter offers students the opportunity to learn more about important and often overlooked figures of the Civil Rights Movement. This book features ……続きを見る

In an educational context where school and district performance is of increasing focus, it’s essential for leaders at all levels of the educational system to focus on improving student performance. ……続きを見る

How can educators make sense of the complexities of research? Making Sense of Research brings together the best of two worldsーthe "real" world where education is practiced daily and the "ivory towe……続きを見る

"Public education is constantly evolving, and new challenges require school officials to be insightful, prepared, and innovative. It is because of these changing times that this book, which offers a……続きを見る

Use the power of dataーand the insights it providesーto enhance your leadership practice! Offering key concepts about how the informed use of data can translate into highly effective school leadersh……続きを見る

′I recommend the book as an inspiration to those who are looking for the words that express what they may already do (or will do in the future!) for these well known writers have world wide experien……続きを見る

Recognize and promote exceptional teaching based on how students learn! To improve teaching, school leaders must understand how students learn. Authors P. Karen Murphy and Patricia Alexander explore……続きを見る

Creating Effective Partnerships for School Improvement places the school within the community which is composed of a number of key players, including school leaders, classroom teachers, private foun……続きを見る

"Written by a very successful leader, problem solver and negotiator, the book combines a strong rationale for its practices, well delineated practical strategies, and vignettes from Glaser′s extensi……続きを見る

Updated Edition of Best Seller! "You won′t find a more practical, detailed guide to improving school effectiveness than is contained between the covers of this book!" Leonard O. Pellicer, Dean Schoo……続きを見る

"In an era of accountability, it is all too easy for school leadership initiatives to dehumanize the culture of the educational workplace. Yet Giancola and Hutchison provide an alternative view of s……続きを見る

Strengthen student literacy achievement in middle and high schools! In response to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), raising literacy levels in secondary schools has taken on a new urgency. Recog……続きを見る

"Exemplifies good teaching that might occur anywhereーnot just after school. The author presents sound educational endeavors that respond sensitively and inventively to children′s interests, needs, ……続きを見る

How state leadership determines effective higher education attainment. Although the federal government invests substantial resources into student financial aid, states have the primary responsibilit……続きを見る

The Cleopatra Teacher Rules instructs teachers on how to use potent engagement strategies as the premise for delivering quality instruction to students. Dr. Yisrael thoroughly describes how teachers……続きを見る

"Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal′s office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy." ーAndy Hargr……続きを見る

Dig out from your desk and discover a refreshing new world of school leadership! Do you find yourself so busy digging a ditch with a spoon that you don′t have time to go back to the tool shed and fe……続きを見る

"Paul Kimmelman′s book is full of interesting thoughts on how to generate successful educational innovations in a policy environment that demands accountability. His blend of on-the-ground experienc……続きを見る

"An insightful and uplifting read!" ーJames Rickabaugh, Superintendent, Whitefish Bay School District, WI "Baby boomer teachers are now the old guard. Gen-Xers demand accountability and transparency……続きを見る

"Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal′s office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy." ーAndy Hargr……続きを見る

"In this book, Paul Houston and Steve Sokolow sow seeds of wisdom that offer hope and sound guiding principles for America′s educational leaders." -Richard W. Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Educati……続きを見る

Specifically designed for busy teachers who have responsibility for coordinating a subject area within their primary school. Each volume in the series conforms to a concise style, while providing a ……続きを見る

What rights should students expect to exercise in public schools? Should bible study meetings be allowed during free periods? Should students be allowed to wear t-shirts that exhort taking drugs or ……続きを見る

This book is a critical instructional leadership resource for new and veteran principals who want to see all students succeed. Key scholars show how to put into practice a commitment to equity and e……続きを見る

In their second collaboration, Wilcox and Angelis tell the stories of high school educators who embody best practices in their day-to-day activities—practices that consistently lead to higher ……続きを見る

Teacher evaluation systems are being overhauled by states and districts across the United States. And, while intentions are admirable, the result for many new systems is that goodーoften excellentー……続きを見る

For the young child, art is a way of solving problems, conceptualizing the world, and creating new possibilities. In Everyday Artists, the author addresses the disconnect that exists between the tea……続きを見る

“You won’t find a better book on whole-system change that covers so much ground in such an accessible form than Leading Educational Change!” ーFrom the Foreword by Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus……続きを見る

FirstSchool is a groundbreaking framework for teaching minority and low-income children. This work discusses the research and practice to date that defines FirstSchool as a critical approach to clos……続きを見る

This book examines both the promise and complexity of diversifying today’s teaching profession. Drawing from a 5-year study of 21 new teachers of color working in urban, hard-to-staff schools,……続きを見る