William J. Reese's history of public schools in America examines why citizens have repeatedly turned to the schools to improve society and how successive generations of reformers have tried to alter the curriculum and teaching practice to ...

A history of the ancient world, from 6000 B.C. to 400 A.D.

The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy in the Elementary Grades, Second Edition retains the core literacy components that made the first edition one of the most widely read books in education and enhances these practices based on years of further ...

Along the way, they: Introduce the 5 kinds of nonfiction: Active, Browseable, Traditional, Expository Literature, and Narrative -;and explore each category through discussions, classroom examples, and insights from leading children's book ...

Have you heard the phrase, "work smarter, not harder" but don't have a clue how to start? If so, you'll want to meet "The Sisters" , Gail Boushey and Joan Moser.

Now this new edition imparts the benefits, rewards, and importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation.

Creative learning -- Projects -- Passion -- Peers -- Play -- Creative society

In Oversold and Underused, one of the most respected voices in American education argues that when teachers are not given a say in how the technology might reshape schools, computers are merely souped-up typewriters and classrooms continue ...

Why Knowledge Matters provides thoughtful solutions to important education issues.” —Susan B. Neuman, professor and chair, Teaching and Learning Department, Steinhardt School, New York University “If you are frustrated and angry about ...

This book will develop readers' understanding of children are being taught a foreign language.