This book explores the idea of why branding schools is important, the benefits of branding a school, and gives leaders an action plan for branding.

Maverick young educator Josh Stumpenhorst details his unorthodox techniques for improving student outcomes through trust-based relationships, leveraging technology, de-emphasizing letter grades, and much more.

For anyone who doesn't "fit in," this book offers survival strategies for managing the dynamics of difference and mentoring others who are targeted because they are different.

This new volume from award-winning author Page Keeley and mathematics expert Cheryl Rose Tobey helps you improve student outcomes with 50 all-new formative assessment classroom techniques (FACTS) that are embedded throughout a cycle of instruction.

Providing step-by-step insights, this book shows teachers how to incorporate performance tasks as a tool to teach, monitor, and extend student learning.

This accessible book is one volume of a four-book series enabling understanding of Academic Language development among English Language Learners and speakers of non-standard English

Socrates believed in the power of questions rather than lecturing his students. But how did we get so far away from his method of inquiry? Shanna Peeples, 2015 National Teacher of the Year, will show you how teachers can create an engaging atmosphere that encourages student questions and honors their experiences.

The authors provide a reasonable and even-handed methodology for teaching reading to K-12 students. Instead of focusing on worksheets and drills, their research-based approach shows teachers how to align instruction with standards, use formative assessment, motivate students, and use best practices in literacy instruction for successful outcomes.

By presenting detailed and practical definitions, tools, strategies, and examples, this book aims to help improve students' readiness for university and careers through the creation of partnerships between high schools and universities.

Includes chapters addressing classroom management, special education, inclusive classrooms and more. This book helps you: complete a successful job search and prepare for your new position; and start the year strong with a 30-day learning plan that addresses instruction, assessment, and classroom management.