Education
The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Survival
You’re no idiot, of course. You know that a college education is your ticket to a satisfying life and career.
Inventing Better Schools
In this powerful wake-up call to educators, Phillip Schlechty argues that schools must change or become obsolete — and that central to this change is a rethinking of old rules, roles, and relationships.
Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom
Authors Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt have written a comprehensive reference for faculty to use to hone their skills as online instructors and for students to use to become more effective online learners.
Developing Democratic Character in the Young
Sponsored by the Institute for Educational Inquiry How are students going to function effectively in a democratic society?
From Strategy to Change
Building on his previous work, this is Rowley's third book to explore his unique vision of strategic planning.
Evolution of the American Public High School
Lyle E. Schaller contends that large public high schools have naturally tended to evolve into dysfunctional institutions.
Starting to Teach in the Secondary School: A Companion for the Newly Qualified Teacher
More than 70% of newly qualified secondary teachers feel that their initial teacher training courses have not really prepared them for all aspects of their role. This book tackles the issues which new teachers find difficult.
The Educated Child: A Parent's Guide from Preschool through Eighth Grade
If you care about the education of a child, you need this book. Comprehensive and easy to use, it will inform, empower, and encourage you. Just as William J.
The Shadow University: The Betrayal of Liberty on America's Campuses
Universities once believed themselves to be sacred enclaves, where students and professors could debate the issues of the day and arrive at a better understanding of the human condition. Today, sadly, this ideal of the university is being quietly betrayed from within.
The Special Education Treatment Planner
The Special Education Treatment Planner provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal education treatment plans that take the educational professional a step further past the writing of goals for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).