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Not In My Classroom!: A Teacher's Guide to Effective Classroom Management
by Frederick C WootanA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Not Just A Summer Crush
by C. S. Adler[From the front dust jacket flap:] "Awesome. That's the only word Hana can think of to describe her day on the whale-watching boat with her favorite teacher, Mr. Crane... David. Hana was sure she was going to have a miserable summer until she found David Crane sitting on the beach next to her grandmother's cottage on Cape Cod. He has come to the Cape to decide whether he should return to teaching in the fall. And, much to Hana's surprise, the young- teacher actually values her opinion. Twelve-year-old Hana is accustomed to feeling ignored by her family. Even at the beach house, her parents and three older siblings treat Hana like a child. Until, that is, they discover her growing friendship with David Crane, and immediately misinterpret it. How can Hana get them to see why this friendship is so special to her?"
Not Just Talking: Identifying Non-Verbal Communication Difficulties - A Life Changing Approach
by Sioban BoyceThis innovative approach to dealing with communication difficulties was devised by the author following encounters with increased numbers of children who had learned to talk, but still were unable to communicate effectively. This new theory of communication development devised in the late 1990s has been successfully used by the author and a wide range of educators and promotes the good use of non-verbal skills in children. This programme changes the lives of the children (in the family and at school) who benefit from it. The book will look at: Non-verbal communication theory; Normal and disordered development; Problems arising - behaviour; social skills; emotions; education; in the family; Prevention; Assessment; and, Intervention. Generally those children with poor non-verbal skill development will have limited ability to communicate effectively in all situations and may even be 'shut down', i.e not attempting to communicate unless they choose to. This flagship book provides a whole new perspective and presents a concrete alternative approach to tackling the fundamentals from which communication difficulties arise.
Not Light, but Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom
by Matthew KayDo you know how to initiate and facilitate productive dialogues about race in your classroom? Are you prepared to handle complex topics while keeping your students engaged?Inspired by Frederick Douglass's abolitionist call to action, it is not light that is needed, but fire-, author Matthew Kay demonstrateshow to move beyond surface-level discussionsand lead students through the most difficult race conversations. In Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom, Kay recognizes we often never graduate to the harder conversations,so he offers a method for getting them right, providing candid guidance on: How torecognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations.How tobuild conversational safe spaces,- not merely declare them.How toinfuse race conversations with urgency and purpose.How tothrive in the face of unexpected challenges.How administrators mightequip teachers to thoughtfully engage in these conversations.With the right blend of reflection and humility, Kay assertsteachers can make school one of the best venues for young people to discuss race.
Not Me! (I Like to Read)
by Valeri GorbachevBear likes going to the beach, but Chipmunk says "Not me!" in this Guided Reading Level D story, perfect for beginning readers. Summer is here, and Bear and Chipmunk are headed to the beach. Bear likes the sun, and the sand, and swimming. But Chipmunk doesn't. The sun is too bright, the waves are so big, and the big fish are scary when you're so small! Full of humor, Valeri Gorbachev's colorful illustrations add detail and help support understanding of the text—and they're sure to make young readers laugh, as Bear floats serenely past Chipmunk, who's stuck upside-down in a float. "Why did you come?" asks Bear finally, as Chipmunk tries to help collect their things. "I came to be with you," replies Chipmunk. Sometimes it doesn't matter what you're doing—as long as you're with your friends! Bear and Chipmunk enjoy winter weather, too, in Me Too!, another I Like to Read® book. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books feature wider vocabulary, longer sentences, and greater variety in sentence structure than levels A, B, and C. When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.
Not Much Just Chillin': The Hidden Lives of Middle Schoolers
by Linda PerlsteinSuddenly they go from striving for A's to barely passing, from fretting about cooties to obsessing for hours about crushes. Former chatterboxes answer in monosyllables; freethinkers mimic everything from clothes to opinions. Their bodies and psyches morph through the most radical changes since infancy. They are kids in the middle-school years, the age every adult remembers well enough to dread. Here at last is an up-to-date anthropology of this critically formative period. Prize-winning education reporter Linda Perlstein spent a year immersed in the lunchroom, classrooms, hearts, and minds of a group of suburban Maryland middle schoolers and emerged with this pathbreaking account. Perlstein reveals what's really going on under kids' don't-touch-me facade while they grapple with schoolwork, puberty, romance, and identity. A must-read for parents and educators, Not Much Just Chillin' offers a trail map to the baffling no-man's-land between child and teen.
Not Paved for Us: Black Educators and Public School Reform in Philadelphia (Race and Education)
by Camika RoyalNot Paved for Us chronicles a fifty-year period in Philadelphia education, and offers a critical look at how school reform efforts do and do not transform outcomes for Black students and educators.This illuminating book offers an extensive, expert analysis of a school system that bears the legacy, hallmarks, and consequences that lie at the intersection of race and education. Urban education scholar Camika Royal deftly analyzes decades of efforts aimed at improving school performance within the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), in a brisk survey spanning every SDP superintendency from the 1960s through 2017.Royal interrogates the history of education and educational reforms, recounting city, state, and federal interventions. She covers SDP's connections with the Common School Movement and the advent of the Philadelphia Freedom Schools, and she addresses federal policy shifts, from school desegregation to the No Child Left Behind and Every Student Succeeds Acts. Her survey provides sociopolitical context and rich groundwork for a nuanced examination of why many large urban districts struggle to implement reforms with fidelity and in ways that advance Black students academically and holistically.In a bracing critique, Royal bears witness to the ways in which positive public school reform has been obstructed: through racism and racial capitalism, but also via liberal ideals, neoliberal practices, and austerity tactics. Royal shows how, despite the well-intended actions of larger entities, the weight of school reform, here as in other large urban districts, has been borne by educators striving to meet the extensive needs of their students, families, and communities with only the slightest material, financial, and human resources. She draws on the experiences of Black educators and community members and documents their contributions.Not Paved for Us highlights the experiences of Black educators as they navigate the racial and cultural politics of urban school reform. Ultimately, Royal names, dissects, and challenges the presence of racism in school reform policies and practices while calling for an antiracist future.
Not Really Buddies (Buddy and Bea #1)
by Jan CarrA laugh-out-loud new illustrated chapter book series celebrating the roller coaster highs and lows of life in a second grade classroom.Buddy has a good feeling about second grade. He knows where to go, his best friend is in his class, and he&’s ready for a great year. And then Bea shows up—new, tardy, and showing off brand new stitches. Buddy was not expecting Bea. Bea's fast talking and upside-down thinking leave Buddy feeling buzzy—and with his hair full of mayonnaise. How will he and Bea ever figure out how to get along in the same classroom community?
Not So Fast: Parenting Your Teen Through The Dangers Of Driving
by Tim Hollister Pam Shadel Fischer Deborah HersmanProviding fully updated advice to parents, guardians, and other adults who supervise teen drivers, this second edition of Not So Fast will help to guide and empower readers. Parents will learn priceless information in teaching teenagers how to evaluate the circumstances of every driving trip, how to say "no" when necessary, how to prepare a "flight plan" for each drive, and how to put safety before convenience. Parents will also benefit by understanding the real dangers and risks in teen driving by recognizing the limits of driver training programs and will thus becoming more informed and proactive in their supervisory role. Current statistics, updated research, and additions dealing with hands-free devices as well as drowsy driving, make this new edition a valuable resource for anyone concerned about teen drivers. Proceeds from sales will support a memorial fund—set up in honor of Hollister's son, Reid, who was killed in an automobile accident in 2006—which subsidizes education and other traffic safety causes.
Not So Fast: Parenting Your Teen Through the Dangers of Driving
by Tim Hollister Sandy SpavoneProviding advice to parents, guardians, and other adults who supervise teen drivers about the critical decisions that must be made before getting behind the wheel of a car, this book will help empower and guide parents of the more than three million teens obtaining new driver's licenses annually in the United States. Author and parent Tim Hollister proves that supervision before driving is every bit as important to lowering crash rates as teaching teens how to turn at a busy intersection. Parents will learn priceless information in teaching teenagers how to evaluate the circumstances of every driving trip, how to be able to say "no" when necessary, how to prepare a "flight plan" for each drive, and how to put safety before convenience. Parents will also benefit by understanding the real dangers and risks in teen driving by recognizing the limits of driver training programs and will thus become more informed and proactive in their supervisory role. Proceeds from sales will support a memorial fund--set up in honor of Hollister's son, Reid, who was killed in an automobile accident in 2006--which subsidizes infant and toddler education in greater Hartford, Connecticut, and other worthy traffic safety causes.
Not That I Care (The Friendship Ring Series #3)
by Rachel VailTough but often misunderstand, Morgan Miller struggles to come to grips with the fact that her best friend just dumped her.
Not What I Expected (The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair #5)
by Laurie FriedmanAt first, high school is off to a surprisingly good start for April. She and Brynn are on the dance team. April's almost-cousin Sophie has moved to Faraway. Running into Matt hasn't been as weird as April thought it might be. And then there's her new friendship with cute, quirky Leo. But just as April settles in, her life begins to unravel. Brynn doesn't want anything to do with Sophie. April's mom is busy opening a boutique, and she and Dad are constantly fighting. When events at a party catch April off guard, she feels like life has hit a new low. Is it possible that things can turn around when you least expect it?
Not What You Think: Why the Bible Might Be Nothing We Expected Yet Everything We Need
by Lauren Green McAfee Michael McAfeeSo, you're skeptical about the Bible . . . well guess what: you're not alone.The Bible is seen by many contemporary readers as intolerant, outdated, out of step with societal norms at best, and a tool of oppression at worst. In this earnest and illuminating read, millennial thought leaders and aspiring theologians Michael and Lauren McAfee are here to say: fair enough. But they're also here to raise a few questions of their own: What if we cleared the deck on our preconceptions of this book and encountered it anew? What if we came with the understanding that our questions are welcome? And what if these pages presented less of a system to figure out, and more of a story to step into - a story with more surprising plot twists than we might think?Michael and Lauren spent their childhoods in church and Sunday school, they spent part of their twenties finding their way in the world in New York City, and today they're shaping their careers while pursuing doctoral studies in theology and ethics. Along the way, they've had to wrangle very real questions - both their own, and of their friends - about why, where, and how the most controversial book in history fits in our world today.Not What You Think not only blows the dust off dated misperceptions of this ancient book, it engages the problems of this book head-on - the parts that make modern readers squeamish, skeptical, and uncertain. Join Michael and Lauren as they explore the nature of the Bible - an ancient mosaic of story, literature, history, and poetry - and what it means for this generation and its relationship with God. Ultimately, Not What You Think is an invitation to come and see, and be surprised.
Not Without Glory: The Poets of the Second World War
by Vernon ScannellFirst published in 1976. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Not Written in Stone: Learning and Unlearning American History Through 200 Years of Textbooks
by Kyle WardA teaching edition of the &“thought-provoking study&” History in the Making, which explores how our view of the history changes over time (Library Journal). Kyle Ward&’s celebrated History in the Making struck a chord among readers of popular history. &“Interesting and useful,&” according to Booklist, the book &“convincingly illustrates how texts change as social and political attitudes evolve.&” With excerpts from history textbooks that span two hundred years, History in the Making looks at the different ways textbooks from different eras interpret and present the same historical events. Not Written in Stone offers an abridged and annotated version of History in the Making specifically designed for classroom use. In each section, Ward provides an overview, questions for discussions and analysis, and then a fascinating chronological sampling of textbook excerpts which reveal the striking differences between textbooks over time. An exciting new teaching tool, Not Written in Stone is destined to become a staple of classroom teaching about the American past. &“Students, teachers, and general readers will learn more about the past from these passages than from any single work, however current, that purports to monopolize the truth.&” —Ray Raphael, author of Founding Myths
Not Your Granny’s Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction
by Patricia Grawehr McGee Timothy J DonohueLet′s make grammar instruction exciting, relevant, and accessible for all learners! Grammar is the forgotten foundational skill! It plays a critical role in helping students become skilled readers and writers. Yet, traditional approaches to teaching grammar, through drills and memorization, no longer resonate with students. In today′s fast-paced world, students need a more engaging and meaningful way to learn grammar that connects to their real-world experiences. That′s where Not Your Granny′s Grammar comes in—offering an innovative approach to teaching grammar that is both efficient and effective. In this book, authors Patty McGee and Tim Donohue introduce Grammar Study, their classroom-tested approach that blends explicit instruction and inquiry to address the challenges and gaps in traditional grammar lessons. The book includes 40+ engaging and innovative, research-based lessons that are organized in flexible lesson progressions to provide teachers with easy-to-implement, fun, and learning-rich experiences for students in Grades 2-8. Guiding educators step-by-step in nurturing grammar knowledge and usage for both themselves and their students, this book Offers lessons and strategies that allow students to study grammar in the context of everyday reading and writing Emphasizes that grammar is not a static set of rules but an ever-evolving system that differs from community to community Provides time management principles for teachers to creatively integrate meaningful grammar instruction into their literacy or ELA block Highlights the importance of grammar in writing and clarifies the difference between spoken and written grammar Includes a robust grammar refresher to help teachers feel more confident in their grammar knowledge as well as an appendix showing alignment with Common Core Standards Drawing from the science of writing, Not Your Granny′s Grammar revolutionizes grammar instruction so teachers can help students build actionable and detailed grammar knowledge and skills that enrich their academic writing for years to come.
Not Your Granny’s Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction
by Patricia Grawehr McGee Timothy J DonohueLet′s make grammar instruction exciting, relevant, and accessible for all learners! Grammar is the forgotten foundational skill! It plays a critical role in helping students become skilled readers and writers. Yet, traditional approaches to teaching grammar, through drills and memorization, no longer resonate with students. In today′s fast-paced world, students need a more engaging and meaningful way to learn grammar that connects to their real-world experiences. That′s where Not Your Granny′s Grammar comes in—offering an innovative approach to teaching grammar that is both efficient and effective. In this book, authors Patty McGee and Tim Donohue introduce Grammar Study, their classroom-tested approach that blends explicit instruction and inquiry to address the challenges and gaps in traditional grammar lessons. The book includes 40+ engaging and innovative, research-based lessons that are organized in flexible lesson progressions to provide teachers with easy-to-implement, fun, and learning-rich experiences for students in Grades 2-8. Guiding educators step-by-step in nurturing grammar knowledge and usage for both themselves and their students, this book Offers lessons and strategies that allow students to study grammar in the context of everyday reading and writing Emphasizes that grammar is not a static set of rules but an ever-evolving system that differs from community to community Provides time management principles for teachers to creatively integrate meaningful grammar instruction into their literacy or ELA block Highlights the importance of grammar in writing and clarifies the difference between spoken and written grammar Includes a robust grammar refresher to help teachers feel more confident in their grammar knowledge as well as an appendix showing alignment with Common Core Standards Drawing from the science of writing, Not Your Granny′s Grammar revolutionizes grammar instruction so teachers can help students build actionable and detailed grammar knowledge and skills that enrich their academic writing for years to come.
Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth
by Everett Piper"You must read this book. Everett Piper is a man of courage and conviction. He stands nearly alone as an academic leader confronting the ideological fascism of the snowflake rebellion. His call for intellectual freedom must be heard."—GLENN BECK <P><P>What has happened to the American spirit? We've gone from "Give me liberty, or give me death!" to "Take care of me, please." Our colleges were once bastions of free speech; now they're bastions of speech codes. Our culture once rewarded independence; now it rewards victimhood. Parents once taught their kids how to fend for themselves; now, any parent who tries may get a visit from the police. <P><P>In Not a Day Care, Dr. Everett Piper, president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and author of the viral essay, "This Is Not a Day Care. It's a University!," takes a hard look at what's happening around the country--including the demand for "safe spaces" and trigger warnings at universities like Yale, Brandeis, and Oberlin--and digs in his heels against the sad and dangerous infantilization of the American spirit.
Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities (Princeton Classics)
by Martha C. NussbaumA passionate defense of the humanities from one of today's foremost public intellectualsIn this short and powerful book, celebrated philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum makes a passionate case for the importance of the liberal arts at all levels of education.Historically, the humanities have been central to education because they have been seen as essential for creating competent democratic citizens. But recently, Nussbaum argues, thinking about the aims of education has gone disturbingly awry in the United States and abroad. We increasingly treat education as though its primary goal were to teach students to be economically productive rather than to think critically and become knowledgeable, productive, and empathetic individuals. This shortsighted focus on profitable skills has eroded our ability to criticize authority, reduced our sympathy with the marginalized and different, and damaged our competence to deal with complex global problems. And the loss of these basic capacities jeopardizes the health of democracies and the hope of a decent world.In response to this dire situation, Nussbaum argues that we must resist efforts to reduce education to a tool of the gross national product. Rather, we must work to reconnect education to the humanities in order to give students the capacity to be true democratic citizens of their countries and the world.Translated into twenty-five languages, Not for Profit draws on the stories of troubling—and hopeful—global educational developments. Nussbaum offers a manifesto that should be a rallying cry for anyone who cares about the deepest purposes of education.
Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities - Updated Edition (The Public Square #21)
by Martha C. NussbaumA passionate defense of the humanities from one of today's foremost public intellectualsIn this short and powerful book, celebrated philosopher Martha Nussbaum makes a passionate case for the importance of the liberal arts at all levels of education.Historically, the humanities have been central to education because they have been seen as essential for creating competent democratic citizens. But recently, Nussbaum argues, thinking about the aims of education has gone disturbingly awry in the United States and abroad. We increasingly treat education as though its primary goal were to teach students to be economically productive rather than to think critically and become knowledgeable, productive, and empathetic individuals. This shortsighted focus on profitable skills has eroded our ability to criticize authority, reduced our sympathy with the marginalized and different, and damaged our competence to deal with complex global problems. And the loss of these basic capacities jeopardizes the health of democracies and the hope of a decent world.In response to this dire situation, Nussbaum argues that we must resist efforts to reduce education to a tool of the gross national product. Rather, we must work to reconnect education to the humanities in order to give students the capacity to be true democratic citizens of their countries and the world.In a new preface, Nussbaum explores the current state of humanistic education globally and shows why the crisis of the humanities has far from abated. Translated into over twenty languages, Not for Profit draws on the stories of troubling—and hopeful—global educational developments. Nussbaum offers a manifesto that should be a rallying cry for anyone who cares about the deepest purposes of education.
Not for a Billion Gazillion Dollars
by Paula DanzigerWith his girlfriend, Jill, away for the summer, Matthew has plenty of time to earn some money. Not only is he in debt to his parents, but he also owes money to most of his classmates, and he desperately wants to buy a new computer program. Matthew is full of money-making ideas, but will his wild schemes end up making more trouble than money?
Not in Room 204: Breaking the Silence of Abuse
by Shannon RiggsAt a report card conference, Mrs. Salvador tells Regina's mom that Regina is doing a great job, but that she is very quiet. Regina thinks of the secret she keeps so quiet--the one even her mom doesn't know, about the secret things her father does.
Not in my Classroom
by M. A. Frederick C. Wootan Catherine H. MulliganIt's been a whole week made up of "one of those days". Your students are not listening. They are not doing their homework. And you can't even get them to sit still. Time to throw in the towel? No-it's time to batten down the hatches. Author Frederick C. Wootan is a teacher who brings business management into the classroom. His solutions to your problems help you get your class back under control. From seating strategies to disciplinary tactics, this user-friendly teaching guide covers it all, including tips on: Building a support network; Communicating and enforcing rules; Issuing a mission statement; Identifying and dealing with problem students; Managing the paperwork; and Modernizing your class. By following the guidance provided in Not in My Classroom, you can train your students to treat your classroom less like a playground and more like a workplace. A fresh take on classroom management, this practical book helps you put students in their seats, pencils in their hands, and a smile on your face.
Not so Very Long Ago: Reading 3 Part B for Christian School
by staff of Bob Jones University FacultyLiterary anthology for Christian schools
Not-a-Box City
by Antoinette PortisDon't miss the long-awaited companion to Not a Box, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson.Bunny wants to build a cardboard city.Bunny stacks one cardboard box on top of another and another.Bunny doesn't want any help. Bunny doesn't need any help, either.But what's a cardboard city without friends?Written and illustrated with the same delightful simplicity that made Not a Box such a hit, the playtime possibilities of a stack of boxes and friendship will inspire and excite any child who has ever journeyed into the world of make-believe.