PUT STUDENT LEARNING FIRST Since the publication of Driven by Data in 2010, educators from schools across the world have adopted the foundational practices of data-driven instruction to make dramatic gains in student achievement. They have done so by focusing on two simple but powerful questions: How do we know if our students are learning? And when they're not, what do we do about it? The results of this approach are clearly highlighted in the book via multiple success stories from schools...

24 STEPS TO SUCCESS! Interest in entrepreneurship is at an all-time high and for good reason--and it's not about to stop. Entrepreneurship is a way to solve problems and increase our quality of life, as well as a way for people to take control of their own lives. Yet some feel it is something they cannot participate in. This book shatters that myth. It will give you a clear and accessible path to become an entrepreneur yourself. There is nothing mystical about entrepreneurship. It is a craft...

Improve your students' writing with The Writing Revolution 2.0, a timely update to the globally successful writing guide The Writing Revolution (TWR) provides a clear method of instruction that you can use no matter what subject or grade level you teach. Used by hundreds of thousands of teachers, this model, also known as The Hochman Method, implements targeted techniques to help all students develop the writing and thinking skills they need most. In this Second Edition, the authors provide ...

Learn to assess published research in this best-selling introduction to evidence-based healthcare Evidence-based practices have revolutionized medical care. Clinical and scientific papers have something to offer practitioners at every level of the profession, from students to established clinicians in medicine, nursing and allied professions. Novices are often intimidated by the idea of reading and appraising the research literature. How to Read a Paper demystifies this process with a thoroug...

The new edition of the bestselling textbook on Innovation Management, provides a strong knowledge base and a creative and entrepreneurial management mindset Acclaimed for its practical, evidence-based tools and resources, Managing Innovation provides the knowledge base required to manage innovation, technology, and new product development. With an integrated process approach, this classic textbook helps students understand and develop the unique skill set required to manage innovation and inn...