Anyone interested in children and education should read.
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It show what a small amount of money can do, if used right, by dedicated men who believe education will lead people out of poverty. The author of this book is donating 100% of the proceeds back to this school.
3757273
This book offered a wonderful insight into the political influences on education. Neither a left leaning or a right- leaning work, this book  digs through the stuff that  pundits dwell and exposes the rusted out cogs of the educational machine. A strong recommendation as both a teacher and as a parent.
1642478
Mr. Ray Moore, whom I am now priviledged to know as a dear friend and encourager, has written an important work with incredible insight. I have read many books on home education, but never one that touched on sensitive issues such as socialist indoctrination through "group-think". Government schools are not broken - they are performing exactly as planned. Christian parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers work diligently "to train up a child in the way he should go". Then, at the tender age of five, pack the child off to government school, to have everything planted in their child's heart completely destroyed. A must-read AND a must-heed!
1645740
A must read for anyone who cares about our children--and the quality of this country's educational system!  Retired, award-winning principal George Towery's memoir is told with sagacity, truth, and charm. It's reminiscent of such classics as ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL. Mr. Towery inspired his staff and students at his modest income Title 1 elementary schools to excellence in sometimes rather unorthodox ways.  Goats in the courtyard, chickens perched on school windowsills (during her visit to his school, a charmed First Lady, Nancy Reagan insisted on seeing ALL the chickens), a loveable bunny roaming the halls.  These animals were just one of the tools used to teach responsibility, discipline, and pride in a job well done.  Each chapter ends with bullets summarizing what Mr. Towery learned from his experiences.  One truth keeps appearing throughout the book-- "Kids do not work for teachers and principals they don't like.  Parents do not support schools that they believe don't care about their children."  Mr. Towery asserts, "with these components in place, we were able to let children know that they were capable of doing anything."
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An easy read.  Shed a few tears - but the author makes the good FAR outweigh the sad.  A wonderful insight into the trials and tribulations of raising an autistic child -  and the love that prevails.  I think anyone involved in education should read this book.  Actually, EVERYONE should read this book.
2161792
I loved reading this book about is going on in childrens' lives today.  This book should be read by anybody who cares about what is going on in American society whether you have children or not.
3119385
As a former teacher's aid and fosterparent of special needs children, this book is a must read. This is an educational revolution as doctors, surgeons and clinicians are finally able to write about what happens in the developing brain in ways that validate what many caregivers already know.  This book is extremely useful for understanding the effects of neglect and abuse on children we care for daily. It clearly defines the further damage done to developing minds as they are repeatedly moved around within child welfare systems. Yet it is hopeful and shows the developing mind is resilient and can heal if given the chance.

This information should be MANDATORY reading for all social workers, family court judges and family lawyers who take control or are given guardianship over children's lives, placements and moves. Better yet, make a course based on it, please!
3798859
This is a great read for any educator, or employee of our school system. I also recommend it to any parent thinking about dual language programs for their kids.
1050157
This is an outstanding book for all interested in the history and current state of public education in the United States.  Clearly reasoned and written, I suggest it for all parents and policymakers.  If you want to understand the current debate about how to improve our educational system, read this book.
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This book approaches a subject that no one else has.  It is well written and full of actual cases.  There is a good description of what to look for in your own child and how to best help them.  It is a real eye opener!  You will not look at children the same.  The impressive truth is that these children do have knowedge far beyond their experience, and the case Carol Bowman presents is well thought out, and very well researched.
1602257
This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about education, particularly educators and parents. (I strongly recommend legislators too!)
2931359
This beautifully written history of what doesn't work in our country should be required reading in all schools.  If our aim in education is to develop critical thinking, this book should definitely be in the tool kit.  It probably won't convince the diehard cheerleaders of America who think all is just wonderful, but Packer's stories are compelling.  He follows the lives of a number of people in order to show what works and what doesn't in our society and why.  The book is compelling because of this personal story-telling.  Mr. Packer must have spent a long time interviewing his subjects and researching the aspects of our society which have helped or hurt them.  Mostly, these are stories of failure, but they illuminate what doesn't work in a compelling way.  I suggest you order a copy immediately.  You owe it to yourself and your family.
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This is a must-read for everyone who cares about kids - from caregivers and children's media producers, to policy makers and civil rights leaders. A majority of our nation's children are not reading at grade level by the end of third-grade, and this book explains why and how we must address this issue.  As the authors point out, media technologies can be excellent learning tools for emerging and/or struggling readers if and when their parents and educators are active, competent mediators of the media.  Guernsey and Levine explain the importance of ensuring that all kids have access to technology and Internet connectivity, as well as access to caring adults and mentors who can connect them to high-quality screen-based content and who can engage them in conversations and activities that extend the learning away from the screens.
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This is a must read for anyone remotely interested on education. Ms. Ravitch has done an excellent job researching and bringing clear responses to the issues being debated in the world of school choice. The data she brings forward completely debunks the myths used by pro choice pundits. This is a seminal work that makes me excited about what the future can hold for public education.
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I recently read "The Children in room E4" by Susan Eaton for my education seminar. Before reading this compelling novel I was in the dark about the injustices of urban schooling. I knew that there were more minority students in the city school systems but I had no idea about the poor quality of education they were receiving. While I thought some parts of this book were dull and just informative there was a lot more to it. This novel does much more than inform about a court case, it allowed me to feel Mrs. Luddy's pain, I could feel the children's stress over these tests. It makes me want to do something. Want to help. What drew in to this novel was the opening about Jeremy that is really what kept me interested this whole time. I wanted to see Jeremy and his family succeed, I wanted to believe he could make it. But Eaton let reality set in and made me realize that won't be the case for most of these kids. I thought we gave an equal opportunity to everyone here in America but this books facts say otherwise and with the facts like the ones used in this book there is no doubt in my mind that something more needs to be done. Eaton brought justice to these kids like no one else.
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You have to read this book. Graham Scharf gives a manifesto on the vital importance of early childhood development. I am an educator and I did not understand the critical importance of the early years (1-5) in child development. Young children who have loving communication, play and other interactions early in their lives are well ahead of their peers in language skills, self-esteem and in many other categories. This is a must read for all educators, parents and caregivers. The Apprenticeship of Being Human will be regarded as a profound work in this field. I encourage you to buy, read and share this this fine work by Graham Scharf.
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This is an excellent textbook that should be read by everyone who is interested in child welfare.