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What Makes a Star Teacher

7 Dispositions That Support Student Learning

by Valerie Hill-Jackson, Nicholas D. Hartlep, Delia Stafford ...

How do some teachers manage to expertly engage students in deep learning, harmonize mandated standards with individual student needs, and create trusting relationships in the classroom? What typically sets these "star teachers" apart from other teachers?In What Makes a Star Teacher: 7 Dispositions That Support Student Learning, Valerie Hill-Jackson, Nicholas D. Hartlep, and Delia Stafford provide ... Read more

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How do some teachers manage to expertly engage students in deep learning, harmonize mandated standards with individual student needs, and create trusting relationships in the classroom? What typically sets these "star teachers" apart from other teachers?In What Makes a Star Teacher: 7 Dispositions That Support Student Learning, Valerie Hill-Jackson, Nicholas D. Hartlep, and Delia Stafford provide
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Animal Migrations

Flying, Walking, Swimming

by Diane Jackson Hill ...

A reindeer treks a continent under unimaginable weather extremes. One tiny bird flies non-stop for nine days, while another flies from the North to South Pole (and back!) every year. A whale swims through the oceans of a hemisphere.Animal Migrations: Flying, Walking, Swimming offers a fascinating insight into the what, where, why and how of these incredible journeys of survival. It explores the ... Read more

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A reindeer treks a continent under unimaginable weather extremes. One tiny bird flies non-stop for nine days, while another flies from the North to South Pole (and back!) every year. A whale swims through the oceans of a hemisphere.Animal Migrations: Flying, Walking, Swimming offers a fascinating insight into the what, where, why and how of these incredible journeys of survival. It explores the
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Flick of Sunshine

The Remarkable Shipwrecked, Marooned, Maritime Adventures, and Tragic Fate of an American Original

by Alexander Jackson Hill, Frederic B. Hill, Frederick B. Hill ...

The true and remarkable life of Richard Willis (Will) Jackson, an intrepid seaman from one of the leading shipbuilding families in 19th century Maine, whose exploits and adventures in the oceans of the world would rival characters straight out of the lives and imaginations of Joseph Conrad and Jack London. Will Jackson survived a harrowing shipwreck in the Marshall Islands, being washed overboard ... Read more

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The true and remarkable life of Richard Willis (Will) Jackson, an intrepid seaman from one of the leading shipbuilding families in 19th century Maine, whose exploits and adventures in the oceans of the world would rival characters straight out of the lives and imaginations of Joseph Conrad and Jack London. Will Jackson survived a harrowing shipwreck in the Marshall Islands, being washed overboard
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Shu Wei's Revenge

A Young Man's Journey Into the Depths of the Underworld

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This is a story about strength of family and friendships, heartbreak, perseverance, and personal tragedy. The setting is 1898 in the sleepy village of Sanhou, China. Seventeen-year-old Shu Wei, in his role as Town Scribe, makes a disastrous mistake, raising the ire of some crooked town counselors. His father’s business is burned to the ground by one of the villainous counselors in retaliation. To ... Read more

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This is a story about strength of family and friendships, heartbreak, perseverance, and personal tragedy. The setting is 1898 in the sleepy village of Sanhou, China. Seventeen-year-old Shu Wei, in his role as Town Scribe, makes a disastrous mistake, raising the ire of some crooked town counselors. His father’s business is burned to the ground by one of the villainous counselors in retaliation. To
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Transforming Teacher Education

What Went Wrong with Teacher Training, and How We Can Fix It

Edited by Valerie Hill-Jackson, Chance W. Lewis ...

Extracts from the text:"Why are fifteen million children and youth in poverty not achieving when we know that low-income students excel in the classrooms of “star” teachers (who comprise approximately 8 percent of the teaching force)?" "Whose needs or interests are being met in education reform today?" “In my own institution, there has not been a systematic assessment of the effectiveness of the ... Read more

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Extracts from the text:"Why are fifteen million children and youth in poverty not achieving when we know that low-income students excel in the classrooms of “star” teachers (who comprise approximately 8 percent of the teaching force)?" "Whose needs or interests are being met in education reform today?" “In my own institution, there has not been a systematic assessment of the effectiveness of the
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Better Principals, Better Schools

What Star Principals Know, Believe, and Do

by Nicholas D. Hartlep, Thandeka K. Chapman, Kenneth Fasching-Varner ...

Series series Urban Education Studies Series
'A school is only as good as its principal'. This quip forms the thesis of Better Principals as it provides a bird’s eye view on the enactment of Haberman’s eleven core functions of a star principal.Better Principals is imperative for two main reasons.First, the achievement gap between 20 million children in poverty and their mainstream counterparts is continuing to become even wider. Many ... Read more

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'A school is only as good as its principal'. This quip forms the thesis of Better Principals as it provides a bird’s eye view on the enactment of Haberman’s eleven core functions of a star principal.Better Principals is imperative for two main reasons.First, the achievement gap between 20 million children in poverty and their mainstream counterparts is continuing to become even wider. Many
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Better Teachers, Better Schools

What Star Teachers Know, Believe, and Do

Edited by Valerie Hill-Jackson, Delia Stafford ...

Series series Urban Education Studies Series
We all know teachers who, in the face of insurmountable district and school level challenges, inspire underserved students to succeed. These teachers are more than good - they are ‘stars’. Haberman maintains that school districts still gamble when selecting teachers as an overwhelming number are not stars and are unprepared or underprepared to work effectively with marginalized students. Haberman ... Read more

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We all know teachers who, in the face of insurmountable district and school level challenges, inspire underserved students to succeed. These teachers are more than good - they are ‘stars’. Haberman maintains that school districts still gamble when selecting teachers as an overwhelming number are not stars and are unprepared or underprepared to work effectively with marginalized students. Haberman
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Health Effect of Cigarette Smoking: Exploring the Devastating Health Impacts of Cigarette SmokingEmbark on a sobering exploration of the human cost behind the haze as "Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking: Exploring the Devastating Health Impacts of Cigarette Smoking" unveils the harsh reality of one of humanity's most pervasive habits. Delve deep into the heart of a stark truth – cigarette smoking ... Read more

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Health Effect of Cigarette Smoking: Exploring the Devastating Health Impacts of Cigarette SmokingEmbark on a sobering exploration of the human cost behind the haze as "Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking: Exploring the Devastating Health Impacts of Cigarette Smoking" unveils the harsh reality of one of humanity's most pervasive habits. Delve deep into the heart of a stark truth – cigarette smoking
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Smoke-Free Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

Health Effect of Cigarette Smoking and The Easy Way to Stop Smoking

by Jackson Hill, Roger Salem ...

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Smoke-Free Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Health Effect of Cigarette Smoking and The Easy Way to Stop SmokingEmbark on your journey to a healthier, smoke-free life with the "Smoke-Free Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Health Effect of Cigarette Smoking and The Easy Way to Stop Smoking." This essential audiobook bundle is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the risks ... Read more

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Smoke-Free Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Health Effect of Cigarette Smoking and The Easy Way to Stop SmokingEmbark on your journey to a healthier, smoke-free life with the "Smoke-Free Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Health Effect of Cigarette Smoking and The Easy Way to Stop Smoking." This essential audiobook bundle is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the risks
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This We Believe

Keys to Educating Young Adolescents

by Association for Middle Level Education ...

If you are committed to helping young adolescents become successful, responsible, global citizens, the Association for Middle Level Education, formerly National Middle School Association, invites you to read and implement This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents. This book describes the 16 vital characteristics of successful middle grades schools, and is a critical resource for ... Read more

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If you are committed to helping young adolescents become successful, responsible, global citizens, the Association for Middle Level Education, formerly National Middle School Association, invites you to read and implement This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents. This book describes the 16 vital characteristics of successful middle grades schools, and is a critical resource for
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The Profession and Practice of Adult Education

An Introduction

by Sharan B. Merriam, Ralph G. Brockett ...

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education is a timely book and an excellent introduction to the field. Drawing from an extensive volume of literature, it provides comprehensive coverage and a clear guide. Graduate students will benefit from it and practitioners will be kept abreast of changes that are occurring.--Peter Jarvis, professor of continuing education and senior research professor, ... Read more

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The Profession and Practice of Adult Education is a timely book and an excellent introduction to the field. Drawing from an extensive volume of literature, it provides comprehensive coverage and a clear guide. Graduate students will benefit from it and practitioners will be kept abreast of changes that are occurring.--Peter Jarvis, professor of continuing education and senior research professor,
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Leading With Teacher Emotions in Mind

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"Clears out the bureaucratic techniques of impersonal management and focuses the core of leadership on dealing with school change as a most human endeavor. When all is said and done, the quality of education revolves around the aspirations, commitments, and wellness of teachers giving their best."—Carl Glickman, Scholar in ResidenceThe University of GeorgiaDevelop a leadership approach that ... Read more

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"Clears out the bureaucratic techniques of impersonal management and focuses the core of leadership on dealing with school change as a most human endeavor. When all is said and done, the quality of education revolves around the aspirations, commitments, and wellness of teachers giving their best."—Carl Glickman, Scholar in ResidenceThe University of GeorgiaDevelop a leadership approach that
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