School Development

From one of the foremost authorities on education in the United States, Slaying Goliath is an impassioned, inspiring look at the ways in which parents, teachers, and activists are successfully fighting back to defeat the forces that are trying to privatize America’s public schools. Diane...

Welcome to the nuthouse! There’s nothing quite like parenting. It’s a ride filled with joy and laughter, as well as tears, sleep deprivation, and an unhealthy obsession with tiny humans’ bowel movements. It’s the scariest rollercoaster you’ll ever climb aboard, but also the most rewarding.

One of the key aspects of positive parenting is setting limits, which can be challenging, especially if you're not sure where to start. In this book, we'll explore the importance of setting limits in parenting, and we'll offer practical tips and strategies for setting and enforcing limits in a calm, positive and effective way.

Moving up to middle school? Want it to be great? Then this is the book for you! This is the perfect reference guide, and all that you will need if you are moving up to middle school. Middle school is a big change and many times it's the first biggest transition a young person has to face. With any change come uncertainties and questions. There is a huge difference between elementary school and middle school.

What would you do if you could go to college without going to high school? Would you travel abroad, spend late nights writing a novel, volunteer in an emergency room, or build your own company? What dreams would you be pursuing right now? College Without High School shows how independent teens can self-design their high school education by becoming unschooled. Students begin by defining their goals and dreams and then pursue them through a combination of meaningful and engaging adventures. It is possible to pursue your dreams....

In this book, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite and most useful lessons that I have learned in different roles throughout my life. I’m sharing them because the sooner we all learn these important life lessons, the better. Yes, I understand that some learning is through trial and error, but when you’re done listening to my book, you’ll be equipped with what I believe to be the most important lessons to live a fulfilling life, to be happier, and to be more productive.

In What They Don’t Teach in School: 7 Vital Life Skills to Teach Your Kids About Hard Work, Negotiation, Health, Relationships and the Key to a Happy and Successful Life, parenting author Frank Dixon shares practical, parent-friendly strategies to help children build strong character, emotional strength, and life skills they can use forever.

Music education is a vital part of a child's total education. It awakens a child's creative skills and builds self esteem that will last a lifetime. Music educations teaches children critical thinking, private initiative, research skills, cross cultural studies, discipline, self management and cooperation, skills that are needed in daily life and in the business world. Music education transforms children into adults with strong self esteem and survival skills.

Parent's Questions About High School is an inspirational book about helping your child be successful in high school, specifically focusing on the ninth-grade transition. Also included is the award-winning formula for how to help your child improve their grades or help them strive for the grade point average they need to be part of any school sports teams. I have over 28 years of experience in high school, middle school, and vocational education administration.

A significant event occurred in Jim's life when his son was born. His son, Michael, was born weighing 3 pounds, 14 ounces. He also had several health issues that were eventually diagnosed as a growth disorder. The growth disorder had many characteristics. Most significantly, the disorder made Michael, throughout his life, smaller and slighter than most children or adults. These characteristics led to Michael looking "different." Throughout Michael's life, there were many experiences where he was judged, teased, and bullied because he was small.

The Ultimate Trainer for After School & Camp Counselors is a comprehensive guide designed for professionals working with children in after-school programs and summer camps. This essential resource covers policies, procedures, and best practices that ensure a safe, engaging, and well-managed environment.

Empower yourself or your team with this comprehensive training manual for after-school and camp counselors. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this guide offers clear steps and practical insights to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child. This is professional development that provides lifelong tools to help you excel in your career and well beyond.

Stop struggling on the roller coaster and find freedom. In Manage My Emotions, author, psychologist, and emotional intelligence expert Dr. Kenneth Martz draws on over 25 years of improving people's emotional lives to offer you proven and powerful methods for understanding emotions, how they affect your life, and how to change.

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Your Ivy competitive edge. The most effective college application strategies ever published. Transform your college applications into Bam! Pow! Wow!—without high-priced consultants, tutors, or prep courses. Using actual common application personal essays, activities and honors sections, supplemental essays, and letters of continued interest from accepted applications to University of Virginia, Duke, and Princeton, Coach Mom Top College Admission Playbook shows you how to stand tall above thousands in one quick listen.

Каждый день, проведённый в виртуальном мире, отдаляет ребёнка от вас и реальной жизни. Если ничего не менять, зависимость только усиливается. Но шанс всё ещё есть. Существуют проверенные шаги, которые помогут вырвать ребёнка из цифрового плена и вернуть его к учёбе, друзьям и семье. Вы можете спасти своего ребёнка от потери будущего и вернуть с ним контакт уже сейчас.

আমাদের সকলের জীবনের প্রথম ভাগের বেশিটাই হয় আমাদের ইশকুলে।লেখা পড়ার সাথে খেলা ধুলো দুটোই পাশাপাশি চলে। অনেক বন্ধুত্ব হয়ে এবং শিক্ষক শিক্ষিকাদের থেকে নানা গুন ও শিখি আমরা। কিন্তু তার মধ্যেই অঙ্ক থেকে নাচ অন্যান্য পদে আমরা এতকিছু একসাথে করতে গিয়ে সমস্যায় পরে যাই। এই সমস্ত ইশকুলের মুশকিল আহসান করতে শুনুন পায়েল ঘোষের লেখা এই উপন্যাস — শুধুমাত্র সস্টোরিটেল এ!

Almost overnight, America's public schools have become morally toxic. They are especially poisonous for the hearts and minds of children from religious families of every faith - ordinary families who value traditional morality and plain old common sense. Parents' first duty is to their children - to their intellect, their character, their souls. The facts on the ground point to one conclusion: Get out now.

Career Pathways: From School to Retirement brings together leading workforce researchers and practitioners to provide new perspectives on school-to-work and workplace career pathways. This groundbreaking book explains the transformations that have taken place in the workplace over the past several decades and how those transformations have combined to produce a dramatically different career landscape.

Are you tired of battling screens for your child’s attention? Do you long for meaningful conversations instead of quiet dinners spent glued to devices? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, parenting feels like an uphill struggle against the pull of social media, online gaming, and endless scrolling. But here’s the truth—technology isn’t the enemy. The real challenge is finding balance.