Download or read book Summer versus School written by James Pedersen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As American educational reformers continue to find innovative ways to address the global achievement gap, many experts seem to agree that increasing instructional time is a viable option. In addition to extending the school day, some educational leaders have looked to modifying the traditional academic calendar to address some of the academic losses that occur when students have 8-10 weeks of summer vacation each year. Re-examining how students spend their summer vacation, although considered by many to be a cultural taboo, may be the answer to addressing global competition and decreasing the national achievement gap. The need for a two month break from schools harkens back to a pre-industrial time that no longer is pertinent for our students. Although an answer may be staring us in the face, are we willing to give up on the American tradition of summer vacation all in the name of reform and student success?
Download or read book The Rise of the Millennial Parents written by James Pedersen and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new millennium has seen a variety of parenting styles that differ greatly from previous generations. Titles such as Tiger Moms and Helicopter Parents have received media attention by the general public but other styles such as Hippo, Free-Range and Divergent Parenting, as well as a host of others, are not so well known. This book provides a brief history of parenting in America, categorizes some of the parenting styles that currently are employed in the country and briefly explains some of the more popular titles.
Download or read book Lizzie and the Last Day of School written by Trinka Hakes Noble and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lizzie loves school almost more than anything. First she loved Nursery school. She loved Kindergarten even more. When the time comes for Lizzie to start First Grade, she can't wait. Everyone tells her it will be a whole year of school. And Miss Giggliano, the first-grade teacher, tells her class to make this the best year of school ever. Yippee! thinks Lizzie--a whole year of school! And what a year it is. Miss G.'s class wins the Centipede Reading Award. And they even win the Nature Study Award for their bee and butterfly garden. It's a great year! But all great things must come to an end. When the last day of school arrives, Lizzie is dismayed. How can this be? It was supposed to be a whole year! But good news soon arrives and Lizzie, along with Miss G., finds herself in a different classroom and eager to learn!
Download or read book Amor and Summer Secrets written by Diana Rodriguez Wallach and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2010-04-19 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fifteen-year-old Mariana Ruiz, it's not so much an unexpected vacation as a literal "guilt trip"--her father's way of atoning for ignoring his Puerto Rican roots. But freedom from her parents is little compensation for being forced to spend two months with complete strangers rather than with her best friends in Philadelphia. Once on "vacation," her worst fears come true. The heat is merciless, the food is spicy, and her great aunt and uncle's mountain house teems with relatives, only one of whom--her distant cousin Lilly--speaks English. Bored, and hoping to make up for missing her best friend's star-studded Sweet 16, Mariana offers to help in the planning of Lilly's Quinceañera. Soon, despite herself, Mariana clicks with new friends who open doors to romance and long-hidden secrets. Suddenly the summer she dreaded is ending way too quickly. It might turn out that the last place she ever wanted to go is the one place she truly finds herself.
Download or read book Reading Reconsidered written by Doug Lemov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ WITH PRECISION AND INSIGHT The world we are preparing our students to succeed in is one bound together by words and phrases. Our students learn their literature, history, math, science, or art via a firm foundation of strong reading skills. When we teach students to read with precision, rigor, and insight, we are truly handing over the key to the kingdom. Of all the subjects we teach reading is first among equals. Grounded in advice from effective classrooms nationwide, enhanced with more than 40 video clips, Reading Reconsidered takes you into the trenches with actionable guidance from real-life educators and instructional champions. The authors address the anxiety-inducing world of Common Core State Standards, distilling from those standards four key ideas that help hone teaching practices both generally and in preparation for assessments. This 'Core of the Core' comprises the first half of the book and instructs educators on how to teach students to: read harder texts, 'closely read' texts rigorously and intentionally, read nonfiction more effectively, and write more effectively in direct response to texts. The second half of Reading Reconsidered reinforces these principles, coupling them with the 'fundamentals' of reading instruction—a host of techniques and subject specific tools to reconsider how teachers approach such essential topics as vocabulary, interactive reading, and student autonomy. Reading Reconsidered breaks an overly broad issue into clear, easy-to-implement approaches. Filled with practical tools, including: 44 video clips of exemplar teachers demonstrating the techniques and principles in their classrooms (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) Recommended book lists Downloadable tips and templates on key topics like reading nonfiction, vocabulary instruction, and literary terms and definitions. Reading Reconsidered provides the framework necessary for teachers to ensure that students forge futures as lifelong readers.
Download or read book The Summer Slide written by Karl Alexander and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an authoritative examination of summer learning loss, featuring original contributions by scholars and practitioners at the forefront of the movement to understand—and stem—the “summer slide.” The contributors provide an up-to-date account of what research has to say about summer learning loss, the conditions in low-income children’s homes and communities that impede learning over the summer months, and best practices in summer programming with lessons on how to strengthen program evaluations. The authors also show how information on program costs can be combined with student outcome data to inform future planning and establish program cost-effectiveness. This book will help policymakers, school administrators, and teachers in their efforts to close academic achievement gaps and improve outcomes for all students. Book Features: Empirical research on summer learning loss and efforts to counteract it. Original contributions by leading authorities. Practical guidance on best practices for implementing and evaluating strong summer programs. Recommendations for using program evaluations more effectively to inform policy. Contributors: Emily Ackman, Allison Atteberry, Catherine Augustine, Janice Aurini, Amy Bohnert, Geoffrey D. Borman, Claudia Buchmann, Judy B. Cheatham, Barbara Condliffe, Dennis J. Condron, Scott Davies, Douglas Downey, Ean Fonseca, Linda Goetze, Kathryn Grant, Amy Heard, Michelle K. Hosp, James S. Kim, Heather Marshall, Jennifer McCombs, Andrew McEachin, Dorothy McLeod, Joseph J. Merry, Emily Milne, Aaron M. Pallas, Sarah Pitcock, Alex Schmidt, Marc L. Stein, Paul von Hippel, Thomas G. White, Doris Terry Williams, Nicole Zarrett “A comprehensive look at what’s known about summer’s impact on learning and achievement. It is a wake-up call to policymakers and educators alike” —Jane Stoddard Williams, Chair, Horizons National “Provides the reader with everything they didn’t know about summer learning loss and also provides information on everything we do know about eliminating summer learning loss. Do your school a favor and read this book and then act upon what you have learned.” —Richard Allington, University of Tennessee
Download or read book Making the Most of Summer School written by Harris Cooper and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2000-02-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer schools serve multiple purposes for students, families, educators, and communities. The current demand for summer programs is driven by changes in American families and by calls for an educational system that is competitive globally and embodies higher academic standards. This monograph details a research synthesis that uses both meta-analytic and narrative procedures to integrate the results of 93 evaluations of summer schools. These and other findings are then examined for their implications for future research, public policy, and implementation of summer programs.
Download or read book This School Called Planet Earth written by Summer Bacon and published by Light Technology Publishing. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey for the greater truths and awareness.
Download or read book Summer School Yes or No written by Erin Palmer and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have varied opinions when it comes to summer school. Some think it’s an important education option, while others think that summer is meant to be spent outside of the classroom with friends and family. What do you think? Consider both sides and then share your own opinion. How will you answer the question: summer school, yes or no? Featuring engaging reading activities and relatable content, the simple-to-follow book, Summer School, Yes or No?, allows young learners to construct their own persuasive statements. The Seeing Both Sides series encourages young learners to research and support their own conclusions on a variety of long-debated topics. Readers will explore the pros and cons of each specific topic and gain a better understanding of differing opinions and why it is important to look at all the facts before making a decision. Each 24-page book features a teaching focus, before- and after-reading activities, writing tips, a glossary, and more, to effectively engage young learners and prompt them to explain their understanding.
Download or read book On the First Day of Summer Vacation written by Tish Rabe and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Daily Summer Activities written by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers and published by Daily Summer Activities. This book was released on 2018 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 weeks of daily lessons that will help prepare children for third grade
Download or read book Oh Valentine We ve Lost Our Minds written by Dan Gutman and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the week of Valentine's Day, and A.J.'s class is getting a foreign exchange student! His name is Pierre, and he's from France. But what happens when Pierre challenges A.J. to a duel (or at least a thumb war) over Andrea? One thing's for sure: wh
Download or read book The Ultimate Summer Program Guide written by Jennifer Williams Taylor and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're seeking one fundamental resource which inspires both academic and personal discovery in the pursuit of higher education, The Ultimate Summer Program Guide: For High School Students is for you! A roadmap to the college admissions process, this book is a powerful and distinctive planning strategy guide that accounts for academic and personal self-exploration. With the power to make a student's college application stand out, ability to assess campuses, and the chance to discover a career path, this is an essential resource for any student no matter their college or career path.It's no secret that college costs are getting higher while admissions rates are dropping. Students and parents are faced with growing fears that higher education might not even be worth it in the long run. With the release of The Ultimate Summer Program Guide: For High School Students, readers will find a better way to prepare for one of life's largest and most impactful decisions. As the academic industry's largest, most extensive publication dedicated exclusively to summer programs, it's an essential guide for every prospective college student and family. -Do I really know what my major of interest entails? -Do I even know what other majors are out there? -Will I like living away from home as much as I hope I will? -Does my desired campus atmosphere support my learning needs? -Am I really ready?Very few college resources address these types of questions, much less by virtue of fingertip access to experiences that provide the answers in context. Unlike the majority of college resources, which are designed for students who know exactly what they want to do, this guide provides a connection to trialing colleges, careers, and communities, which in turn aids in self-reflection and educational planning. The diverse and far-reaching offerings enclosed within The Ultimate Summer Program Guide: For High School Students are intended to give students a glimpse into what they think they want, and question what else there might be. Those who apply for and complete one or more summer programs using the information provided will no doubt join the ranks of the most academically, socially and contextually prepared college applicants. In addition, they will have gained an unrivaled and distinctive edge that makes their application stand out.
Download or read book School s In The History of Summer Education in American Public Schools written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effects of Summer School and Summer Vacation on Reading Achievement written by Mary Jo Covington and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Summer School Beginning June 20th and Ending July 29th at the College Park Classic Reprint written by Maryland State College of Agriculture and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Summer School: Beginning June 20th and Ending July 29th at the College Park The instruction in the Summer School, which is an integral part of the University work, is free to all students of Maryland. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Impact of Compensatory Summer School on Student Achievement Grades 2 and 5 in the Minneapolis Public Schools written by Gary Dean Kociemba and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
