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Ohio

An Inside Account of Failure and Success from One of the Nation's Longest-Serving Secretaries of Education

"This book merits every American's serious consideration" (Vice President Joe Biden): from the Secretary of Education under President Obama, an exposé of the status quo that helps maintain a broken system at the expense of our kids' education, and threatens our nation's future.

"Education runs on lies. That's probably not what you'd expect from a former Secretary of Education, but it's the truth." So opens Arne Duncan's How Schools Work, although the title could just as easily be How American Schools Work for Some, Not for Others, and Only Now and Then for Kids.

Drawing on nearly three decades in education--from his mother's after-school program on Chicago's South Side to his tenure as Secretary of Education in Washington, DC--How Schools Work follows Arne (as he insists you call him) as he takes on challenges at every turn: gangbangers in Chicago housing projects, parents who call him racist, teachers who insist they can't help poor kids, unions that refuse to modernize, Tea Partiers who call him an autocrat, affluent white progressive moms who hate yearly tests, and even the NRA, which once labeled Arne the "most extreme anti-gun member of President Obama's Cabinet." Going to a child's funeral every couple of weeks, as he did when he worked in Chicago, will do that to a person.

How Schools Work exposes the lies that have caused American kids to fall behind their international peers, from early childhood all the way to college graduation rates. But it also identifies what really does make a school work.

"As insightful as it is inspiring" (Washington Book Review), How Schools Work will embolden parents, teachers, voters, and even students to demand more of our public schools. If America is going to be great, then we can accept nothing less.

How Schools Work

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Rosanne Liesveld

Jo Ann Miller

Jennifer Robison

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Texas

How Great Teachers Inspire Their Students

Shows teachers how to avoid the pitfalls that lead to mediocrity and includes real-life examples of how great teachers use their strengths to solve problems, battle bureaucracy, and reach all of their students.

Teach with Your Strengths

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Parker J. Palmer

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Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life

This book shows teachers how to maintain their courage to teach, and shows how schools can support their teachers in providing their best to their students, by reaching out to students and encouraging them to learn.

The Courage to Teach

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Diane Ravitch

Chester E. Finn

Lynn Cheney

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The First National Assessment of What American Students Know about History and Literature

A report on the results of a test of 17-year-olds' knowledge of history and literature in the United States.

What Do Our Seventeen-Year-Olds Know?

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Arthur L. Costa

Robert J. Garmston

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A Foundation for Renaissance Schools

Shows you how teachers' individual and collective capacities for continuing self-improvement are strengthened over time through cognitive coaching.

Cognitive Coaching

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Greg Mortenson

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Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan

A follow-up to the best-selling Three Cups of Tea continues Mortenson's story of his humanitarian efforts to bring education into disadvantaged Middle East regions, describing such events as the 2005 earthquake and a tense eight-day abduction by the Taliban.

Stones into Schools

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Gerald L. Gutek

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An introduction to educational ideas. Includes short biographical sketches & discussion questions.

Philosophical and Ideological Perspectives on Education

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Louisiana

The Last Best Hope - From the Age of Discovery to a World at War

Endeavors to present the history of the United States from a balanced perspective, describing both positive and negative events, and illuminating the powerful leaders who steered the country on the path of freedom.

America

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California

A Bold Plan for Reforming Our Colleges and Universities

A provocative look at the troubled present state of American higher education and a passionately argued and learned manifesto for its future.

In Crisis on Campus, Mark C. Taylor--chair of the Department of Religion at Columbia University and a former professor at Williams College--expands on and refines the ideas presented in his widely read and hugely controversial 2009 New York Times op-ed. His suggestions for the ivory tower are both thought-provoking and rigorous: End tenure. Restructure departments to encourage greater cooperation among existing disciplines. Emphasize teaching rather than increasingly rarefied research. And bring that teaching to new domains, using emergent online networks to connect students worldwide.

As a nation, he argues, we fail to make such necessary and sweeping changes at our peril. Taylor shows us the already-rampant consequences of decades of organizational neglect. We see promising graduate students in a distinctly unpromising job market, relegated--if they're lucky--to positions that take little advantage of their training and talent. We see recent undergraduates with massive burdens of debt, and anxious parents anticipating the inflated tuitions we will see in ten or twenty years. We also see students at all levels chafing under the restrictions of traditional higher education, from the structures of assignments to limits on courses of study. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Accommodating the students of today and anticipating those of tomorrow, attuned to schools' financial woes and the skyrocketing cost of education, Taylor imagines a new system--one as improvisational, as responsive to new technologies and as innovative as are the young members of the iPod and Facebook generation.

In Crisis on Campus, we have an iconoclastic, necessary catalyst for a national debate long overdue.

Crisis on Campus

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Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools

An educational innovator who worked at Sesame Workshop and The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a new vision for learning

As a result of constant innovation, learning is no longer limited by traditional confines and we're moving beyond students tied to their chairs, desks, and textbooks-and teachers locked away in classrooms. In Education Nation author Milton Chen draws from extensive experience in media-from his work on Sesame Street in its nascent years to his role as executive director of the George Lucas Educational Foundation-to support a vision for a new world of learning.

This book, in six chapters, explores the "edges" in education--the places where K-12 learning has already seen revolutionary changes through innovative reform and the use of technology.

 * Examines ways in which learning can be revolutionized through innovative reform and the use of technology
 * Explores the ever-expanding world of technology for breakthroughs in teaching and learning
 * Includes many wonderful resources to support innovation in schools across the nation

This important book offers a clear vision for tomorrow's classrooms that will enhance learning opportunities for all children.

Education Nation

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The Nature of a Liberal College

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Alabama

The Reader's Digest Children's Atlas of the World

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An Eight-Year-Old Sister's Introduction to Her Brother Who Has Autism

Features Sarah an eight year old girl who has grown up with and who, with her parents, has been involved in helping her younger brother with autism to learn. This book is a testament to the parental support that has fostered a strong positive relationship between Sarah and her brother.

All about My Brother

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Michigan

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, culture and people of the state of Virginia

⭐ Virginia

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Pete Hegseth

David Goodwin

Uprooting a Century of Miseducation





#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

FOX News host Pete Hegseth is back with what he says is his most important book yet: A revolutionary road map to saving our children from leftist indoctrination. 

Behind a smokescreen of "preparing students for the new industrial economy," early progressives had political control in mind. America's original schools didn't just make kids memorize facts or learn skills; they taught them to think freely and arrive at wisdom. They assigned the classics, inspired love of God and country, and raised future citizens that changed the world forever. 

Today, after 16,000 hours of K-12 indoctrination, our kids come out of government schools hating America. They roll their eyes at religion and disdain our history. We spend more money on education than ever, but kids can barely read and write--let alone reason with discernment. Western culture is on the ropes. Kids are bored and aimless, flailing for purpose in a system that says racial and gender identity is everything.

Battle for the American Mind is the untold story of the Progressive plan to neutralize the basis of our Republic - by removing the one ingredient that had sustained Western Civilization for thousands of years. Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin explain why, no matter what political skirmishes conservatives win, progressives are winning the war--and control the "supply lines" of future citizens.  Reversing this reality will require parents to radically reorient their children's education; even most homeschooling and Christian schooling are infused with progressive assumptions. We need to recover a lost philosophy of education - grounded in virtue and excellence - that can arm future generations to fight for freedom. It's called classical Christian education. Never heard of it You're not alone.

Battle for the American Mind is more than a book; it's a field guide for remaking school in the United States. We've ceded our kids' minds to the left for far too long--this book gives patriotic parents the ammunition to join an insurgency that gives America a fighting chance.

Battle for the American Mind

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#paperback #pollution #climatechange #ecology #environment #environmental #environmentaleducation #education #science #earth 

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Oregon

Science

Pollution is a growing problem around the globe. Using chemicals, old appliances, exhaust fumes, and plastics are just a few of the things that cause pollution on our planet. Pollution examines how water, soil, and the atmosphere have become increasingly polluted and the impact that pollution has on people's health. In the face of these challenges, people and countries have cooperated to clean up natural environments. They are also working to prevent pollution through technology, better planning, transportation alternatives, and more.

Global Issues: Pollution (on-Level)

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Ibram X. Kendi

Nic Stone

Massachusetts

The #1 New York Times bestseller that sparked international dialogue is now a book for young adults! Based on the adult bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi, and co-authored by bestselling author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist will serve as a guide for teens seeking a way forward in acknowledging, identifying, and dismantling racism and injustice.

The New York Times bestseller How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi is shaping the way a generation thinks about race and racism. How to be a (Young) Antiracist is a dynamic reframing of the concepts shared in the adult book, with young adulthood front and centre. Aimed at readers 12 and up, and co-authored by award-winning children's book author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist empowers teen readers to help create a more just society. Antiracism is a journey--and now young adults will have a map to carve their own path. Kendi and Stone have revised this work to provide anecdotes and data that speaks directly to the experiences and concerns of younger readers, encouraging them to think critically and build a more equitable world in doing so.

How to Be a (Young) Antiracist

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Pennsylvania

Reclaiming Education for All of Us

In the tradition of Jonathan Kozol, this little book is driven by big questions. What does it mean to be educated? What is intelligence? How should we think about intelligence, education, and opportunity in an open society? Why is a commitment to the public sphere central to the way we answer these questions? Drawing on forty years of teaching and research, from primary school to adult education and workplace training, award-winning author Mike Rose reflects on these and other questions related to public schooling in America. He answers them in beautifully written chapters that are both rich in detail--a first-grader conducting a science experiment, a carpenter solving a problem on the fly, a college student’s encounter with a story by James Joyce--and informed by a deep and powerful understanding of history, the psychology of learning, and the politics of education. Rose decries the narrow focus of educational policy in our time: the drumbeat of test scores and economic competition. Why School? will be embraced by parents and teachers alike, and readers everywhere will be captivated by Rose’s eloquent call for a bountiful democratic vision of the purpose of schooling.

Why School?

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Kim Cernak

Rick Grayson

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Kentucky

Reading & Language Arts

Build-a-Skill Instant Books Consonant Blends and Digraphs

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Play the game of learning!Get ready to take a tour of the amazing world of history with this unique game book!Puzzle Quest Through Historyfeatures 8 board games that help teach children about history as they have fun playing the games. A variety of games are included that can be played alone or in a group. This title includes fact-boxes, explanations of historical time periods, influential figures, and the customs and politics of historical eras to enhance the learning process. Vibrant art, a glossary, and an index make this board game book an incredible learning tool that children will want to play over and over again!Features:• 8 unique wipe-clean game boards• Game pieces• Wipe-off markers• Case-bound board book with storage compartmentsMore than just books, thePuzzle Quest seriesoffers a unique game-playing experience! Offering fascinating text combined with unique games and puzzles that teach core curriculum topics and develop logic and deduction skills. Each title includes wipe-clean game boards, game pieces, and wipe-off markers. Take on the earth’s most challenging physical features, solve the mysteries of ancient history, discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, and navigate your way through space in these adventurous board game books!Collect all 4 board game books for your family game nights!

Puzzle Quest Through History

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The author shares a series of personal reflections, anecdotes, wisdom, and guidance in his letters to Francesca, a first-year teacher in a Boston elementary school, as he attempts to help her deal with the challenges she encounters.

Letters to a Young Teacher

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IDEAS AND OPINIONS contains essays by eminent scientist Albert Einstein on subjects ranging from atomic energy, relativity, and religion to human rights, government, and economics. Previously published articles, speeches, and letters are gathered here to create a fascinating collection of meditations by one of the world's greatest minds.

Ideas and Opinions

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Louise Mathews

Retired school classroom book. Previous owner’s information has been blackened out on the inside of the front cover. Interior pages are in excellent condition. 

North Carolina

Busy bunnies demonstrate that the numbers from one to twelve multiplied by themselves is really a form of addition.

Bunches and Bunches of Bunnies

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Pat Robertson

A soul-searing chronicle of God's miracle power. Many know Pat Robertson as the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network whose programs have inspired faith in thousands of viewers. But Robertson's ministry extends beyond CBN: he founded Operation Blessing which continues to provide hunger relief, safe water, orphan care, disaster relief, medical care, and development to communities in every US state and in over ninety countries. Robertson also organized The American Center for Law & Justice which has protected the rights of pro-life demonstrators as well as religious groups and individuals. In this heartwarmingly honest account, Robertson gives you an inside look at his life and legacy, and shares about the power that dwells behind what's visible. Packed with explosive truths about the reality of God, I Have Walked With the Living God lays bare Robertson's deepest feelings about a God who brings miracles into the daily lives of those who trust Him. Discover what God can do when one hard-headed businessman meets the supernatural. You will learn how the miracles of the Bible can be yours today. Read this and you will never question the existence of God again! This book shows that a walk with God can be exhilarating, rewarding, and full of promise. Your fears will fade in the presence of the Living God.

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How Schools Work

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Teach with Your Strengths

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The Courage to Teach

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What Do Our Seventeen-Year-Olds Know?

Arthur L. Costa; Robert J. Garmston

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Education Nation

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The Nature of a Liberal College

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All about My Brother

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⭐ Virginia

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Why School?

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I Have Walked with the Living God