Internationalizing the Academy is the first book to offer a detailed look at efforts to bring ambitious and expanding portfolios of international programs to US campuses. Gilbert W. Merkx and Riall W.
Philanthropic foundations play an increasingly influential role in education research, policy, and practice—yet this sector has been subject to little research-informed analysis. InThe New Education P
A Better Way to Budget provides practical, innovative advice on how to overcome the political and social pushback that often prevents district and school leaders from shifting scarce resources to the
In Brooklyn Dreams, Sonia Nieto—one of the leading authors and teachers in the field of multicultural education—looks back on her formative experiences as a student, activist, and educator, and shows
The principal’s role is increasingly understood as a critical lever for school improvement. Yet the job can be a solitary one, offering few opportunities to reflect with colleagues. What does it take
In this ambitious volume, leading legal and educational scholars examine San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez (1973), the landmark US Supreme Court decision that held that the Constitu
Improving School Board Effectiveness offers a clarifying and essential look at the evolving role of school boards and how they contribute to efforts to improve student learning. It examines how board
Despite growing attention to the importance of grit and other character traits for achievement, developing them in students rarely finds its way into secondary school curricula. Authors Barbara Cervon
In this provocative volume, Chester E. Finn, Jr., and Brandon L. Wright argue that, for decades, the United States has done too little to focus on educating students to achieve at high levels. The aut
This second edition of the classic Universal Design in Higher Education is a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute guide for creating fully accessible college and university programs. The second edition has
What does student-centered learning look like in real-life classrooms? In this collection, educator Bill Nave and nine award-winning K–12 teachers tell the story of how and why they changed their teac
Higher Education and Employability makes a crucial contribution to the current reassessment of higher education in the United States by focusing on how colleges and universities can collaborate with b
Innovative, well-designed school library programs can be critical resources for helping students meet high standards of college and career readiness. InSchool Libraries and Student Learning, Rebecca J
Based on case studies of five large urban schools that have demonstrated improvement in student achievement, this book shows how to effectively manage the relationship between the central office and s
Those Kids, Our Schools examines patterns of racial interaction in a large, integrated high school and makes a powerful case for the frank conversations that educators could and should be having about
This book offers practical suggestions for helping teachers to engage ELL students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language and shows how to integrate format
In Building Relationships, Yielding Results, the seasoned superintendent of an urban school district provides a clear road map for effective collaboration with school boards and the type of relationsh
In this incisive and practical book, the author of Start Where You Are But Don't Stay There, provides educators with a crucial understanding of how to teach students of color who live in poverty.
The Cage-Busting Teacher adopts the logic of Cage-Busting Leadership and applies it to the challenges and opportunities of classroom teachers. Based on hundreds of interviews, it recommends concrete s
Ripe for Change provides a wealth of resources to show how garden-based learning is being implemented in a systematic way in public education and how it can integrate lessons aligned with Common Core
In Presidents, Congress, and the Public Schools, longtime policy analyst Jack Jennings examines the evolution of federal education policy and outlines a bold and controversial vision for its future.
How Did You Get Here? chronicles the educational experiences—from early childhood through college—of sixteen students with disabilities and their paths to personal and academic success at Harvard Univ
In Learning to Improve, the authors argue for a new approach to education reform that leverages “networked improvement communities” to address high school dropout rates and other core concerns.
Author Toshalis, an assistant professor in Education and Counseling, writes about student resistance in the classrooom. He discusses research as well as practical techniques. His stance is contrary to
This volume contains 11 essays that examine the history of school desegregation and resegregation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the implications for school reform, public policy, and desegregated
In this companion to The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students, Minahan, a behavior analyst and special educator, presents strategies, tools, and
This book examines the role that art plays in addressing social injustice inside and outside the classroom. The framework, called social justice art, is thoroughly explored and provides teachers with
Teachers Talking Tech shows how nine teachers used technology to innovate their classrooms. As a primer on classroom technology, this book is an essential read for teachers and school leaders wanting
Inspiring Teaching lays the groundwork for a customizable “grow-your-own” teacher-training program. It emphasizes teacher preparation and strategies they can use to meet increasingly diverse classroom
Summer Melt is a timely book that combines neuroscience and psychology to answer a major question in pre-college education: How can we get students to stay focused? This book shares tech-inspired solu
The nine chapters in this collection critique the existing higher education financial aid system and identify long-term reform efforts for educational opportunity and financial sustainability. After c
Blueprint for Tomorrow draws upon the impact of architecture and school design on learning environments. This book is a great resource for school districts concerned with avoiding over-spending and re
At a time when the fastest-growing demographic of school-aged children in the country is children of immigrants, school choice is being touted prominently as one of the answers to addressing opportuni
Many public colleges and universities are being pushed towards privatizing. While it is commonly believed that this is just an effort on the colleges’ part to become more autonomous and have the freed
Educating English Learners places educators inside the classroom with four ESL students of varying backgrounds. Using case studies and proven strategies, this book explores ways these ESL students suc
Debates over teacher quality are among the most heated exchanges in the education reform arena. But while scholars and policy makers grapple with questions about teacher preparation, compensation, and
In the current rush to adopt and expand digital learning, many important considerations are being overlooked that will have major consequences for the future of American public education. As private e
"Congratulations. Your school has just purchased a cart housing twenty-four tablets. Your principal wants you to roll it right into your classroom and start innovating—tomorrow.”So begins thi
This study of seven single-sex public schools around the country sheds light on both the limits and possibilities of single-sex education for Black and Latino boys. The study details strategies for bu
