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Author
Publisher
Brookings Institution Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Universal public education traditionally is seen as the one sure means to promote widespread economic and social advancement. But around the world, education is increasingly fueling inequality. Experts predict that by 2030, 825 million children--half of today's youth generation--will reach adulthood without the skills they need to thrive in work and life. More worrisome still, it will take approximately 100 years for the most marginalized youth to...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In fall 2006, former DJ, point guard and teacher turned first-time principal, James O'Brien, opened a small public high school in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where 1/3 of residents live below the poverty line and the graduation rate is 40%. With infectious optimism, O'Brien and his team of eight undertook an unconventional approach and ambitious mission: Create a school with an arts-oriented curriculum that also emphasizes self-development, community...
Author
Publisher
Harvard Education Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In this provocative book, influential scholar E.D. Hirsch, Jr., addresses critical issues in contemporary education reform - over-testing, teacher blaming, preschool fadeout, and the persistence of achievement gaps over time. In each case, he shows how cherished truisms about education and child development have led to unintended and negative consequences. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and new data from France, he provides new evidence...
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Wagner explores how to mold the children of today into the innovators of tomorrow. After interviewing many of today's young innovators, Wagner found a common theme--a childhood filled with creative play fosters lifelong passions that will later blossom into a set of meaningful career and life goals.
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're a college student, adult learner, or professional in continuing education, some--and sometimes all--of your learning will happen in a virtual classroom. This book is your friendly guide to the fast-growing possibilities of this world, from choosing the right course and mastering the software to polishing up your online communication and study skills. Whatever you want from your study experience―school success, professional development,...
9) Assistive technology in special education: resources for education, intervention, and rehabilitation
Author
Publisher
Prufrock Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The best guide for families, teachers, and therapist who need to teach the latest practices in technology to students who struggle with communication Families, teachers, and therapists who are searching for an update about how to use the latest technologies to help individuals who struggle with communication, literacy, and learning will benefit from the wealth of practical, well-organized information in this second edition of Assistive Technology...
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