340 books (17 pages) in this category
Lessons in Democracy from a Century of Native American Education
by K. Tsianina Lomawaima & Teresa L. McCarty
<p>What might we learn from Native American experiences with schools to help us forge a new vision of the democratic ideal—one that respects, protects, and promotes diversity and human rights? In this fascinating portrait of American ...
ISBN: 9780807776254
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eBookSupporting Achievement in the Educational Life of Black Boys
by Na'ilah Suad Nasir & and Christopher P. Chatmon (eds.) Jarvis R. Givens
<p>“We Dare Say Love” takes up the critically important issue of what it means to educate Black male students in a large urban district. It chronicles the development and implementation of the African American Male Achievement Initiative in ...
ISBN: 9780807777510
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eBook"White" Washing American Education: The New Culture Wars in Ethnic Studies [2 volumes]
by Denise M. Sandoval, Anthony J. Ratcliff, Tracy Lachica Buenavista & others
<p>Recent attacks on Ethnic Studies, revisionist actions in curriculum content, and anti-immigrant policies are creating a new culture war in America. This important work lays out the current debates—both in K–12 and higher education—to uncover ...
ISBN: 9781440832567
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eBook(Un)Learning to Teach Through Intercultural Professional Development
by Candace Schlein
<p>This book comprises an examination of novice teachers’ experiences in schools and cultures of schooling across the contexts of Hong Kong, Japan, and Canada. Drawing on narrative inquiry and artsbased approaches, this study employs experience ...
ISBN: 9781641131339
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eBook. . . I meant those other people. A Snapshot Memoir of an HIV Tester
by Corella Payne
<p>As an HIV Counsselor, Tester, and Health Educator, I have had conversations that were amazing, enlightening, unsettling, and unexpected. There is still fear, strong dislike, ignorance, and misinformation about HIV disease, as well as the ...
ISBN: 9781632637895
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eBookRisking it All to Connect Classrooms and Culture
by Kristin Pedemonti
<p>“With openhearted generosity, Kristin shares not only the story of her amazing journey but complete lesson plans and valuable tips on inter-cultural work. She deepens our understanding of the culture and legends of Belize all the while ...
ISBN: 9781624910883
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eBookby Lorna Rose Liverpool
It was the last day of rehearsals for tomorrow's Festival of Dance in the park. Kaa'hina was practising her African dance routine. For some unknown reason she kept getting her steps wrong. With all the reassurances from her mother and her ...
ISBN: 9780992904715
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eBookA Gathering is Happening Today
by aaron Martin
<p>A Gathering is Happening Today is about people coming together. This book features the Potawatomi Language and helps promote the modern Native American culture. </p> ...
ISBN: 9781386236061
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eBookA Reader of Narrative and Critical Lenses on Intercultural Teaching and Learning
by Candace Schlein & Barbara Garii
<p>It has become increasingly critical for both novice and experienced educators to bring to their diverse classrooms a set of dispositions, skills, and experiences that will enhance learning for all students, especially pupils from diverse ...
ISBN: 9781681236698
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eBookA Study of Dual Enrollment and Low-Income and Minority Students
by Gail Laurel Johnson
This study investigated the impact of the Dual Enrollment Program on the academic achievement of low-income and minority high school students, in a coastal district in a southern state. Bridging the gap between high school and college is the ...
ISBN: 9781493113705
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eBookLiteracy, Identity, and the Schooling of Young Black Males
by Aaron M. Johnson
<p>This compelling new book provides a deep examination of the experience of African American males in schools. Moving beyond basic notions of culturally relevant instruction, <em>A Walk in Their Kicks</em> offers new understandings that will ...
ISBN: 9780807777336
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eBookAboriginal Student Engagement and Achievement
Educational Practices and Cultural Sustainability
by Lorenzo Cherubini
<p>Aboriginal people in Canada want an education that reflects their cultural values and linguistic heritages. They want an education that will foster their children’s sense of engagement and identity, putting them on the path to success. When ...
ISBN: 9780774826587
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eBookabout Gender Identity Justice in Schools and Communities
by sj Miller
<p>This premiere book in the new Teachers College Press series <em>School : Questions</em> carefully walks readers through both theory and practice to equip them with the skills needed to bring gender identity justice into classrooms, schools, ...
ISBN: 9780807777664
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eBookAccelerating Literacy for Diverse Learners
Classroom Strategies That Integrate Social/Emotional Engagement and Academic Achievement, K–8
by Socorro G. Herrera, Shabina K. Kavimandan, Della R. Perez & others
<p>Research indicates that the culturally responsive teaching strategies outlined in this book accelerate literacy, language development, and academic growth for students in grades K–8, particularly for English language learners. ...
ISBN: 9780807776155
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eBookAchieving Indigenous Student Success
A Guide for 9 to 12 Classrooms
by Pamela Rose Toulouse
<p>Achieving Aboriginal Student Success presents goals and strategies needed to support Aboriginal learners in the classroom. This book is for all teachers of kindergarten to grade 8 who have Aboriginal students in their classrooms or who are ...
ISBN: 9781553796909
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eBookAdoptees' Ethnic Identity Within Family and Social Contexts
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, Number 150
by Ellen E. Pinderhughes & Rosa Rosnati
<p>This special issue addresses the construction of ethnic identity among international transracial adoptees, which typically involve the placement of Black, Asian, Hispanic, or Multiracial children with White parents. International transracial ...
ISBN: 9781119216612
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eBookAdvancing Black Male Student Success From Preschool Through PhD
by J. Luke Wood & Shaun R. Harper
Advancing Black Male Student Success presents a comprehensive portrait of Black male students at every stage in the U.S. education system: preschool and kindergarten; elementary, middle and high schools; community colleges and four-year ...
ISBN: 9781620361863
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eBookAfrican American Males in School and Society
Practices and Policies for Effective Education
by Vernon C. Polite & James Earl Davis
<p>In this groundbreaking and timely volume Vernon Polite and James Earl Davis have brought together the perspectives and research findings of eminent scholars who study the educational and social lives of African American males. The result is a
ISBN: 9780807776452
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eBookAfrican American Students’ Career and College Readiness
The Journey Unraveled
by Ashley Churblock, Jennifer Riedl Cross, Tracy L. Cross & others
<p><em>African American Students’ Career and College Readiness: The Journey Unraveled</em> explores the historical, legal, and socio-political issues of education affecting African American students and their career and college readiness. Each ...
ISBN: 9781498506878
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eBookThe Heart of Transformation in K–12 Schools and Teacher Education
by Saudah Collins, Ntain Patience Chia, Julia Dawson & others
<p>This book demonstrates the application of African Diaspora Literacy in K–12 schools and teacher education programs. The book emerged from a four-week Fulbright-Hays Group Abroad project to Cameroon, West Africa, which was focused on African ...
ISBN: 9781498583961
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