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Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
Drawing on personal stories, research, and historical events, an esteemed educator offers a vision of educational justice inspired by the rebellious spirit and methods of abolitionists. Drawing on her life's work of teaching and researching in urban schools, Bettina Love persuasively argues that educators must teach students about racial violence, oppression, and how to make sustainable change in their communities through radical civic initiatives...
Author
Publisher
Broadman & Holman
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
An evaluation of homeschool curriculum, a framework for developing a philosophy of education and a look at variuos styles of learning all with the gaol of selecting a homeschool curriculum best suited to individual learner's needs.
Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Taking the Stress out of Homework breaks down for parents exactly when and how to offer homework support. Whether your child's stress point is executive functioning--the ability to plan or organize--or a subject-specific struggle in math, reading, writing, or standardized test-preparation, Abby and Brian use real-life stories to provide individualized, actionable advice." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
NOLO
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Complete IEP Guide provides parents with the tools to create and maintain a useful IEP plan for a child with special needs. The timely legal information, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions make this an invaluable resource for parents of children with disabilities"--
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child's education by doing it yourself. The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school--one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sphinx Pub
Pub. Date
2006
Language
Español
Description
"Entérese cómo elegir la mejor escuela para sus chicos. Aprenda paso por paso cómo funciona el sistema educativo en los Estados Unidos. Aprenda cómo involucrarse en el proceso de aprendizaje de sus hijos. Sepa cuáles son sus derechos y responsabilidades como padre o madre."-- Cover.
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Natural Curiosity is a warm and contemplative insight into one family's experience of moving from mainstream schooling to home education, and learning through the lens of nature and natural history. Since becoming 'unschooled, ' the two children have thrived on a diet of self-directed play and learning, amassing life skills, confidence, responsibility, and a vast array of knowledge along the way. This thoughtful book touches upon important themes...
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