America has been steadily sliding in global education rankings for decades. In particular, our students are increasingly unable to compete globally in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. One Nation Under Taught provides a blueprint for helping students fall in love with, succeed in, and further pursue studies in STEM subjects. The book challenges educators and policy-makers at all levels to work together to make our schools places...

"Fifteen-year-old Diamond stopped going to school the day she was expelled for lashing out at peers who constantly harassed and teased her for something everyone on the staff had missed: she was being trafficked for sex. After months on the run, she was arrested and sent to a detention center for violating a court order to attend school. Black girls represent 16 percent of female students but almost half of all girls with a school-related arrest....

Revised and updated edition helps educators increase rigor and depth for all advanced and gifted learners to fulfill their potential. With increasing numbers of students receiving gifted services every year, it's more important than ever for differentiated instruction to go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice-it must truly challenge and support learners on all levels: academic, social, and emotional.

"A year in the life of a Chicago high school that has one of the highest proportions of refugees of any school in the nation"-- For a century, Chicago's Roger C. Sullivan High School has been a home to immigrant and refugee students. In 2017, during the worst global refugee crisis in history, its immigrant population numbered close to three hundred--or nearly half the school--and many were refugees new to the country. These young people came from...

In this program we'll learn how to stay safe before going to school, how to stay safe when traveling to school and how to stay safe throughout the school day. Every day, students will need to stay informed on how to keep safe from the virus. COVID-19 is caused by a germ that can make the body sick. The virus enters a body when it's on your hands, when you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes. The virus is so small you can't see it which is why it is so...

"Education has become synonymous with schooling, but it doesn't have to be. As schooling becomes increasingly standardized and test driven, occupying more of childhood than ever before, parents and educators are questioning the role of schooling in society. Many are now exploring and creating alternatives. In a compelling narrative that introduces historical and contemporary research on self-directed education, Unschooled also spotlights how a diverse...

Designed for professionals working in a resource room, self-contained special class, or inclusive setting, this step-by-step guide helps new teachers in special education get their careers off to a positive start and offers experienced teachers supportive information to help improve classroom practice.Special education experts Roger Pierangelo and George Giuliani review all aspects of special education teaching, from how to get to know your students...

Champions the lifelong benefits of reading aloud to children and offers book lists, strategies, and tools parents can use to form deep and lasting connections with their kids.

Every workplace has hazards that could endanger workers. It is important to understand the unique risks in your company so you can develop an effective safety program that minimizes illness and injuries. Examined are safety precautions for a warehouse or industrial setting. Educate everyone in the workplace about safety requirements, materials, and procedures; and, of course, always keep the lines of communication open. We will learn safety precautions...

Safety is no accident and affects everyone in every industry. The good news is that accidents are preventable with proper training and safety products. A company's primary objective is to ensure the safety and health of their employees. We'll learn that most accidents are preventable along with the rules for lifting and climbing and how to prevent slips and falls.