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NOW IN PAPERBACK The "powerful" (Michelle Alexander) exploration-featured by the Atlantic, Essence, the Washington Post, New York magazine, NPR, the New Republic and the Tom Joyner Morning Show-of the harsh and harmful experiences confronting black girls in schools In a work that has rapidly become "imperative reading" (Lisa Delpit) on education, gender, and juvenile justice, Monique W. Morris (Black Stats, Too Beautiful for Words) chronicles the...
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School improvement begins with self-examination and honest dialogue about socialization, bias, discrimination, and cultural insensitivity. The authors acknowledge both the structural and sociological issues that contribute to low-performing schools, and offer multiple tools and strategies to assess and improve classroom management, increase literacy, establish academic vocabulary, and contribute to a healthier school culture.
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This book is a road map for teachers and school leaders who need to meet the needs of increasing numbers of Newcomers and other English Learners (ELs). The authors draw from years of experience in working with, listening to, and coaching administrators, teachers, and coaches nationwide to help you develop and implement an effective plan for your school.
Beginning with the core belief that "getting to know the student is pivotal," the authors show...
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"They don't care about their education." "They are not capable of learning." "I can't work with them." "I can't get through to them." Just as you may have thought these things about your students, they, too, may have similar thoughts about you: "She doesn't care about my education." "He is not capable of understanding me." "I can't work with her." "I can't get through to him."
While all students in your class, building, or school district need your...
5) Class Dismissed: A Year in the Life of an American High School, A Glimpse into the Heart of a Nation
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This gripping story -a year in the lives of three high school seniors and their school-takes us deep into the hearts and minds of American teenagers, and American society, today.
The seniors of Berkeley High are the white, black, Latino, Asian, and multiracial children of judges and carpenters, software consultants and garbage collectors, housewives and housekeepers. Some are Harvard bound; others are illiterate. They are the Class of 2000, and through...
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Too often, we look at Blacks and their accomplishments as "no big deal." Yet, many Blacks persevered and accomplished much despite an America that did not want them to do anything other than serve as servants and at the bidding of White America. Black and Brilliant young people need to know their Black and Brilliant history and the Black and Brilliant stalwarts who engineered that history.
I started on the "journey" of understanding who I was, who...
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Este es un libro que busca contribuir a afrontar los retos de la educación con la calidad que demanda el mundo del siglo XXI, a partir de la comprensión y el abordaje de las dificultades del aprendizaje, analizadas desde los factores endógenos y exógenos de contextos vulnerables que reclaman una perspectiva pedagógica desde lo social y humano. Los resultados que se presentan tienen como base la investigación cualitativa, el enfoque hermenéutico...
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Les jumelages interculturels, qui ont reçu une mention de la Fondation canadienne des relations raciales (2005) et la Médaille du jubilé de diamant de la reine Élisabeth II (2012), sont des activités permettant la rencontre de personnes de différentes cultures. Les principes de base sont égalité, collaboration et réciprocité.
Ce livre contribue à la compréhension des enjeux sociaux relatifs à la diversité ethnique, à l'intégration...
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Have you ever considered studying abroad, but the process seems overwhelming, tedious, and time consuming? Do you question what you'll get out of the experience, or how it will benefit you? Do you find yourself wondering if it's even worth it to go?
Samantha Kaiser, a study abroad intern and alumni explains exactly why it's worth it! Studying abroad equips you with beneficial skills that will empower you to be your best self for the rest of your...
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What will it take to create equitable educational opportunities for all students? According to veteran educator Vernita Mayfield, teachers and school leaders need to learn how to recognize culturally embedded narratives about racial hierarchy and dismantle the systems of privilege and the institutions that perpetuate them with knowledge, action, and advocacy.
Cultural Competence Now provides a structure to begin meaningful conversations about race,...
11) Woke & Proud
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"Woke" – I remember when I first heard this word, and I must admit that I was not sure what they meant by that. Surely enough, I was not alone – and it seems that the term has been demonized and has morphed in context no matter who cites it. I was curious so I looked into it in a manner to educate myself. Afterall, people from all walks of life seemed to be at odds when it came to "woke" – and unsurprisingly the term became more and more contentious....
12) Comprensiones emergentes sobre calidad educativa desde la perspectiva del desarrollo identitario
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Esta obra indaga las concepciones de calidad educativa subyacentes en las voces de múltiples actores sociales y en los planes de desarrollo en el departamento de La Guajira, un territorio caracterizado por la presencia de grupos étnicos diversos, en el que la baja calidad educativa representa una amenaza para el desarrollo social. Resulta notorio que en estos instrumentos prevalece una concepción de calidad educativa que, desde los marcos de política...
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Advancing equity in our schools and society requires deep thought and honest conversations about tough topics. These conversations about emotionally charged subjects, including race, class, and culture, can be daunting.
Authors Brenda CampbellJones, Shannon Keeny, and Franklin CampbellJones, experts in research and equitable practices, guide you through a meaningful framework for thinking about, preparing for, and having such critical conversations....
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Este libro se autodestruirá en diez años. El mundo que conocemos se transforma vertiginosamente gracias a los avances tecnológicos. El sistema educativo tradicional va a la zaga de los profundos cambios culturales y sociales que vinieron de la mano de las pantallas. Sin embargo, aunque de maneras dispares y a veces invisibles, los algoritmos ya están en la escuela. ¿Qué tanto y cómo hay que cambiar los sistemas educativos en un mundo en que...
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Vivre la diversité est un guide incontournable pour quiconque veut comprendre la diversité et les questions raciales afin de lutter contre les préjugés. Shakil Choudhury y évoque des expériences concrètes et propose des outils pratiques, une feuille de route pour réconcilier les
différences, renforcer l'équité et l'inclusion dans nos sociétés. Ancré dans la psychologie, la justice sociale et la méditation, Vivre la diversité...
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As the pandemic hit and the schools began closing, many kids had different experiences. The Day Everyone Stayed Home is a story that shares about what many different children experienced while they were staying home. Not every home looked the same, and each child had something to share with their teachers during remote learning sessions. Each child added a wonderful unique page in the story of the day everyone was home from school.
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This book contains some short stories from the author's experiences in teaching Indonesian to middle school students in Northern Territory, Australia. There are basic level Indonesian language vocabulary and sentences which are presented in this book with simple exercises and solutions. Originally, this book was written as a gift for students who graduated in 2017 but can be extended also to the general public who are interested in Indonesian language...
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Get the Summary of Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Nikole Hannah-Jones's "The 1619 Project" examines the enduring legacy of Black Americans' contributions to the nation, juxtaposed with the systemic racism they have faced. The book begins with Hannah-Jones's reflection on her father's patriotism, despite the discrimination he faced as a descendant of sharecroppers in an...
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When children of color enter their classrooms each year, many often encounter low expectations, disconnection, and other barriers to their success. In The Innocent Classroom, Alexs Pate traces the roots of these disparities to pervasive negative stereotypes, which children are made aware of before they even walk through the school door. The cumulative weight of these stereotypes eventually takes shape as guilt, which inhibits students' engagement,...
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This book teaches Spanish to English and English to Spanish so that cultures may start to communicate and understand each other better. May this book be the key to unlock your child's future.
Este libro enseña del español al inglés y del inglés al español para que las culturas comiencen a comunicarse y entenderse mejor. Que este libro sea la clave para desbloquear el futuro de su hijo.
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