Download or read book The School that Cared written by P. Kamara Sekou Collins and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The School that Cared, P. Kamara Sekou Collins examines the struggles that African-American students encounter within the public school system in Cincinnati, Ohio. Collins explores blacks and the arena of education during the 19th and 20th century, which led to the implementation of alternative strategies, such as the development of contemporary school communities, in order to provide a quality education for African-American students. As a contemporary continuation of this gallant historical education struggle, Collins highlights the Marva Collins Preparatory School of Cincinnati.
Download or read book Preparing For Power written by Peter W Cookson Jr and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do private boarding schools produce such a disproportionate number of leaders in business, government, and the arts? In the most comprehensive study of its kind to date, two sociologists describe the complex ways in which elite schools prepare students for success and power, and they also provide a lively behind-the-scenes look at prep–school life and underlife.
Download or read book The ABCs of HBCUs written by Claudia Walker and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for the ride of your life, as The ABCs of HBCUs takes readers on a front-row, all-inclusive tour of Historically Black Colleges & Universities. The first ABC board book dedicated to HBCUs, children quickly recognize that "A" isn't always for "apple." From FAMU to Howard, the Divine Nine to Battle of the Bands, children learn about the love, lifestyles, and legacies that built these incredible institutions.
Download or read book American Prep written by Ronald Mangravite and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete guide to American prep schools covers the admissions process, financial aid, campus life and much more. US boarding schools offer superb preparation for college bound students, but they’re not for everyone. American Prep is the only comprehensive guide for parents and students interested in exploring, applying to, and succeeding at these great schools. An alumnus of the Lawrenceville School and a current prep school parent, author Ronald Mangravite offers insider advice on the admissions process. He also cover the history, culture, and resources of US boarding schools, leading readers through the entire prep school experience. American Prep explains:Why boarding schools are increasingly valuable in the twenty-first centuryThe pros and cons of private school vs public schoolHow to select a school that is right for your student and your familyHow to navigate the admission process – detailed insider adviceThe emotional challenges of prep school for students and familiesHow to secure financial aidHow to success on campus
Download or read book Education and Equality in Japan written by William K. Cummings and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the basis of direct personal observation in the classroom, systematically gathered data, and extensive reading in primary sources, the author provides a rich description of how a society can be gradually transformed by the educational process in its schools. He then relates this process to the problems of the advanced industrial world. Originally published in 1980. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Download or read book Annual Commencement written by I Winchester High School (Winchester and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Students are Watching written by Nancy Faust Sizer and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking book, Theodore and Nancy Sizer insist that students learn not just from their classes but from their school's routines and rituals, especially about matters of character. They convince us once again of what we may have forgotten: that we need to create schools that constantly demonstrate a belief in their students.
Download or read book Conversations with Great Teachers written by Bill Smoot and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2010-05-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the spirit of Studs Terkel's Working, Bill Smoot interviews master teachers in fields ranging from K--12 and higher education to the arts, trades and professions, sports, and politics. The result suggests a dinner party where the most fascinating teachers in America discuss their various styles as well as what makes their work meaningful to them. What is it that passes between the best teachers and their students to make learning happen? What are the keys to teaching the joys of literature, shooting a basketball, alligator wrestling, or how to survive one's first year in the U.S. Congress? Smoot's insightful questions elicit thought-provoking reflections about teaching as a calling and its aims, frustrations, and satisfactions.
Download or read book The First Six Weeks of School written by Mike Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of a teacher favorite features a fresh, easy-to-use layout including color coding by grade level, more support for student engagement in academics, greater emphasis on the effective use of teacher language, and a dedicated chapter on the all-important first day of school.
Download or read book American Prep written by Ronald Mangravite and published by Mango. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 Amazon Best Seller ─ Comprehensive boarding school guide What is boarding school really like? What are my chances of getting into U.S. boarding schools? How do I evaluate private schools vs. public schools? What is boarding school really like? U.S. boarding schools offer a superb preparation for college bound students, but they are not for everyone. American Prep is the only comprehensive guide for parents and students interested in investigating, applying to, and succeeding at these great schools. Meticulously researched and thoughtfully written, American Prep is an essential guide through the world of U.S. boarding schools - their history and culture, their resources and support systems, their opportunities and challenges - and the only book that leads you through the entire prep school experience. You will learn about: Why boarding schools are increasingly valuable in the 21st century The pros and cons of private school vs public school How to select a school that is right for your student and your family How to navigate the admission process - detailed insider advice The emotional challenges of prep school for students and families - what to expect and when How to secure generous financial aid for prep school Student success on campus - getting in is only the first step An insider's perspective on U.S. boarding schools: Award winning writer/critic Ronald Mangravite has multiple perspectives on the American prep school world. An alumnus of the Lawrenceville School, he is a current prep school parent, an alumni class officer, and an admissions volunteer. His extensive teaching experience includes universities and private schools, with service on admissions and curricula committees. He holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and UCLA.
Download or read book Cole Duncan for Class President written by Claudia Newman and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a beautiful, caring act when your friends help you become a believer in yourself, just because of who you are. That is exactly what happens to Cole Duncan, a second grade scholar at Purpose Preparatory Academy, when his classmates encouraged him to run for class president. Although Cole was doubtful, his friends were sure and determined. The eyes of genuine friendship see only the best! Come join the scholars at Purpose Preparatory Academy in their quest to bring the best out of Cole Duncan. Through great effort, they forge into an undeniable victory!
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Download or read book Far Above the Neighboring Hilltops written by Gary Larrabee and published by Commonwealth Editions. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The illustrious hundred-year history of one of New England's most prominent Catholic secondary schools comes to life in Far Above the Neighboring Hilltops, celebrating the founding of St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts in 1907. With 225 images from the school's archives, this will be a "must read" for the nearly ten thousand living graduates of St. John's (80 percent of whom live in New England, many of them north of Boston), as well as countless thousands of others who share a proud connection to "The Prep" as students, athletes, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends. Far Above the Neighboring Hilltops is a fascinating look at the Prep's history, including the Xaverian Brothers who founded the school, its fifteen headmasters, legendary sports teams, and remarkable growth from one building and sixty students, to a classic New England campus with eight buildings, twelve hundred students (from ninety cities and towns north and west of Boston), and an impressive record of achievement in academics, arts, athletics, and Christian service.
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