Why Schools Matter
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Why Schools Matter
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Author : William H. Schmidt
language : en
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Release Date : 2001-11-16
Why Schools Matter written by William H. Schmidt and has been published by Jossey-Bass this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-16 with Education categories.
Uses the information gathered by the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) in 1995 to examine the connection between curriculum and achievement in the teaching of science and mathematics.
How Schools Really Matter
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Author : Douglas B. Downey
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2020-12-07
How Schools Really Matter written by Douglas B. Downey and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-07 with Education categories.
Most of us assume that public schools in America are unequal—that the quality of the education varies with the location of the school and that as a result, children learn more in the schools that serve mostly rich, white kids than in the schools serving mostly poor, black kids. But it turns out that this common assumption is misplaced. As Douglas B. Downey shows in How Schools Really Matter, achievement gaps have very little to do with what goes on in our schools. Not only do schools not exacerbate inequality in skills, they actually help to level the playing field. The real sources of achievement gaps are elsewhere. A close look at the testing data in seasonal patterns bears this out. It turns out that achievement gaps in reading skills between high- and low-income children are nearly entirely formed prior to kindergarten, and schools do more to reduce them than increase them. And when gaps do increase, they tend to do so during summers, not during school periods. So why do both liberal and conservative politicians strongly advocate for school reform, arguing that the poor quality of schools serving disadvantaged children is an important contributor to inequality? It’s because discussing the broader social and economic reforms necessary for really reducing inequality has become too challenging and polarizing—it’s just easier to talk about fixing schools. Of course, there are differences that schools can make, and Downey outlines the kinds of reforms that make sense given what we know about inequality outside of schools, including more school exposure, increased standardization, and better and fairer school and teacher measurements. ? How Schools Really Matter offers a firm rebuke to those who find nothing but fault in our schools, which are doing a much better than job than we give them credit for. It should also be a call to arms for educators and policymakers: the bottom line is that if we are serious about reducing inequality, we are going to have to fight some battles that are bigger than school reform—battles against the social inequality that is reflected within, rather than generated by—our public school system.
Why Race And Culture Matter In Schools
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Author : Tyrone C. Howard
language : en
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Release Date : 2019
Why Race And Culture Matter In Schools written by Tyrone C. Howard and has been published by Teachers College Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Education categories.
Issues tied to race and culture continue to be a part of the landscape of America’s schools and classrooms. Given the rapid demographic transformation in the nation’s states, cities, counties, and schools, it is essential that all school personnel acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to talk, teach, and think across racial and cultural differences. The second edition of Howard’s bestseller has been updated to take a deeper look at how schools must be prepared to respond to disparate outcomes among students of color. Tyrone Howard draws on theoretical constructs tied to race and racism, culture and opportunity gaps to address pressing issues stemming from the chronic inequalities that remain prevalent in many schools across the country. This time-honored text will help educators at all levels respond with greater conviction and clarity on how to create more equitable, inclusive, and democratic schools as sites for teaching and learning. “If you thought the first edition of Why Race and Culture Matter in Schools was impactful, this second edition is even more of a force to be reckoned with in the fight for social justice. By pushing the boundaries of the ordinary and the normative, this book teaches as it transforms. Every educator, preservice and inservice, working with racially, linguistically, and culturally diverse young people should read this book.” —H. Richard Milner IV, Cornelius Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of Education, Vanderbilt University “On the 10th anniversary of this groundbreaking book, Tyrone Howard not only reminds me of the salient role that race and culture play in education, but also moves beyond a Black–White binary that reflect the nuances and contours of diversity. This book should be in the hands of all teachers and teacher educators.” —Maisha T. Winn, Chancellor’s Leadership Professor, School of Education, University of California, Davis
Black Lives Matter At School
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Author : Jesse Hagopian
language : en
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Release Date : 2020
Black Lives Matter At School written by Jesse Hagopian and has been published by Haymarket Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Political Science categories.
After a powerful webinar that included educators from ten cities explaining the many incredible actions they took in support of the national Black Lives Matter at School week of action, Denisha Jones, contacted Jesse Hagopian to propose that they collect these stories in a book. Black Lives Matter at School sucinctly generalizes lessons from successful challenges to institutional racism that have been won through the BLM at School movement. This is a book that can inspire many hundreds or thousands of more educators to join the BLM at School movement.
Why Rural Schools Matter
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Author : Mara Casey Tieken
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2014-10-30
Why Rural Schools Matter written by Mara Casey Tieken and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-30 with Education categories.
From headlines to documentaries, urban schools are at the center of current debates about education. From these accounts, one would never know that 51 million Americans live in rural communities and depend on their public schools to meet not only educational but also social and economic needs. For many communities, these schools are the ties that bind. Why Rural Schools Matter shares the untold story of rural education. Drawing upon extensive research in two southern towns, Mara Tieken exposes the complicated ways in which schools shape the racial dynamics of their towns and sustain the communities that surround them. The growing power of the state, however, brings the threat of rural school closure, which jeopardizes the education of children and the future of communities. With a nuanced understanding of the complicated relationship between communities and schools, Tieken warns us that current education policies — which narrow schools' purpose to academic achievement alone — endanger rural America and undermine the potential of a school, whether rural or urban, to sustain a community. Vividly demonstrating the effects of constricted definitions of public education in an era of economic turmoil and widening inequality, Tieken calls for a more contextual approach to education policymaking, involving both state and community.
Teachers Matter
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Author : Marcus A. Winters
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-11
Teachers Matter written by Marcus A. Winters and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11 with Education categories.
In Teachers Matter, education researcher Marcus A. Winters, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, argues that our failure to identify and reward high-quality teachers has been devastating for public school students. The question is how do we sort out the good teachers form the bad? Sure to be controversial, Winters's plan will be of interest to the education community, policy makers, and parents concerned about the future of education in America.
Why Girls Schools Matter
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Author : Whitney Ransome
language : en
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Release Date : 2024-11-05
Why Girls Schools Matter written by Whitney Ransome and has been published by Greenleaf Book Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In Why Girls' Schools Matter, Whitney "Whitty" Ransome writes about her 20-year involvement with the National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS), now the International Coalition of Girls' Schools, a nonprofit that helped reverse the decline of girls' schools that began in the 1970s. Ransome draws from personal experience growing up in an era that put girls in second place and tells how that experience informed her decision to spend her career advocating for the education of girls and women. As a result of her work, she co-found and co-directed NCGS with Meg Moulton. Part memoir, part history, the book tells the story of how a handful of girls' school leaders launched a movement that transformed girls' education around the world. The entrepreneurial organization shaped by Ransome and Moulton was based on collaboration, research, and outreach. The formula they crafted offers a timely reminder of the power of partnership.
Bringing Schools Into The 21st Century
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Author : Guofang Wan
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-01-15
Bringing Schools Into The 21st Century written by Guofang Wan and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-15 with Education categories.
Shift happens: Emerging technologies and globalization have resulted in political, social and cultural changes. These changes have a profound impact on all aspects of human life, including education. Yet while society has changed and continues to change, schools are slow to keep up. This book explores issues related to transforming and modernizing our educational systems, including the impact of societal shifts on education, the efforts at various levels to bring schools into the 21st century, the identification of 21st century skills, the reformation of the curriculum, the creation of alternative models of schooling, the innovative use of technology in education, and many others. It addresses questions like the following: Should schools systems adapt to better meet the needs of tomorrow’s world and how should this be accomplished? How can society better prepare students for a changing and challenging modern world? What skills do students need to lead successful lives and become productive citizens in the 21st century? How can educators create learning environments that are relevant and meaningful for digital natives? How can the school curriculum be made more rigorous to meet the needs of the 21st century? This book encourages readers to transcend the limits of their own educational experience, to think beyond familiar notions of schooling, instruction and curriculum, to consider how to best structure learning so that it will benefit future generations. It encourages a deeper analysis of the existing education system and offers practical insights into future directions focused on preparing students with 21st century skills.
Schools For Health And Sustainability
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Author : Venka Simovska
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-10-03
Schools For Health And Sustainability written by Venka Simovska and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-03 with Medical categories.
Schools are unique places. They pay a central role in the formation of young people. The importance of how young people are educated and how they are encouraged to live and learn cannot be underestimated. This book advocates for the fostering of agency not only amongst school personnel but also amongst younger generations for health and sustainability. It provides the reader with a new lens with which to discover health promoting schools and education for sustainable development. It invites the reader to look more deeply into both and to accompany the authors on a journey of discovery of the real potential for each to enhance the practice of schooling.
The Years That Matter Most
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Author : Paul Tough
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2019-09-12
The Years That Matter Most written by Paul Tough and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-12 with Education categories.
What has gone wrong in our universities? And how do we make it right? When Amy applied to university, she thought she’d be judged purely on her merits. But she never thought that her family background would have as much impact on her future as her grades. When KiKi arrived at university, she knew she could be the only black woman in her class. But she didn’t know how out of place she would feel, nor how unwelcoming her peers would be. When Orry graduated from university, he was told he’d probably land a six-figure salary. But he wasn’t told he’d end up barely scraping a living wage, struggling to feed his children. Drawing on the stories of hundreds of American students, The Years That Matters Most is a revelatory account of a university system in crisis. Paul Tough, bestselling author of How Children Succeed, exposes a world where small-town colleges go bust, while the most prestigious raise billions every year; where overstretched admissions officers are forced to pick rich candidates over smart ones; where black and working-class students are left to sink or swim on uncaring campuses. Along the way, he uncovers cutting-edge research from the academics leading the way to a new kind of university – one where students succeed not because of their background, but because of the quality of their minds. The result is a call-to-arms for universities that work for everyone, and a manual for how we can make it happen.