American Education

My Hair Is Still Professional TOO!: Where are we now?, is a follow-up to the book My Hair Is Professional TOO!. This book explores where we are now with banning Black Hair Discrimination. Even with the progress of the CROWN Act, there are still many states that have yet to pass the law, and more and more Black women, men and children are facing hair discrimination in many areas of their lives. Read about the advances that have been made towards eradicating hair discrimination, the legislative progress, and how Black children have become the new target in the battle against hair ...

The Mis-Education of the Negro, originally published in 1933, is a book that discusses the flaws of Eurocentric curricula that ignores African American history and culture. Dr. Woodson claims that Black people of his day were being culturally indoctrinated in American schools. He believed the system neglected to give African American students a proper sense of who they are within society; it failed to prepare them for success and caused them to seek out inferior positions in society.

Keep the Adventure Going with Dr. Grandma! Welcome to Dr. Grandma’s Adventures in Life Science—an educational journey into the amazing world of living things! This book is part of a growing series that brings science to life for curious learners in grades 1 through 5. Aligned with U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS), each volume offers just the right amount of detail to engage young minds without overwhelming them. Hands-On Fun That Reinforces Learning At the back of this volume, you will find interactive activities that directly connect to the life science topics covered throughout...

It’s 1787, and a handful of men are about to sign the United States Constitution. In a few minutes, a newly free country will have a set of rules made by the people, for the people. Join lawmaker James Madison as he picks up a pen and makes history.

In the newly revised Third Edition of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, distinguished professor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings delivers an encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students. She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity.

Are you planning to move to or visit the United States? Or perhaps you're eager to enhance your English language skills through engaging and immersive content? Look no further than "American Journeys: Exploring Language and American Culture." This captivating book offers a transformative experience, delving into the heart of American culture while providing an unparalleled platform for language learning. For those embarking on a journey to the United States, this book serves as an indispensable guide. Discover the diverse tapestry of American customs, traditions, and landscapes as you ...

This audiobook is designed to help non-native speakers of English to master the pronunciation of the English language. The type of accent we will learn in this book is American English. This audiobook is written by Nanhee Byrnes, PhD, and is narrated by John Byrnes, PhD. Learning pronunciation begins with learning all the particles of English sound. The smallest unit of speech sound is called a phoneme. Different phonemes make different words. Different languages have different sets of phonemes.

Are You the next President? If you have a strong desire, love and determination for service to the United States of America. You will be in the next one! The book will examine the characteristics, skills and qualities of a great president, including charisma, influence, and the ability to make strategic decisions that benefit the entire nation. Enjoy this book.

What happens when criminals outgun the regular police force? Or when they threaten innocent hostages? Or when a riot spins out of control? In dangerous situations like these, SWAT teams are often the answer. With special training and gear, SWAT teams are ready to tackle whatever comes their way.

Transform Your Thanksgiving into a Feast of Laughter, Learning, & Legendary Fun! 🦃🍁 Why settle for just turkey & pie when you can add a side of brain-boosting, belly-laughing trivia to your holiday table? This book is your ultimate Thanksgiving companion, packed with 50 trivia questions with incredibly fun and funny detailed answer explanations that will entertain kids, challenge adults, & spark hilarious debates over who really knows their Pilgrim history. From fascinating facts about the First Thanksgiving to funny turkey tidbits, this quiz is the perfect way to bond while stuffing ...

What's the secret to speaking English better? It's mastery of those tricky idioms and phrases that are so common in English. And learning these idioms and phrases will not only help you speak better, it will help you understand Americans better. In this course, you'll join an American family as they go about their day-to-day lives. Along the way, you will master over 300 of today's most common English idioms and expressions!

Setting out from her classroom, Jessica Lander takes the listener on a powerful and urgent journey to understand what it takes for immigrant students to become Americans. A compelling listen for everyone who cares about America’s future, Making Americans brims with innovative ideas for educators and policy makers across the country.

Plantation Politics and Campus Rebellions provides a multidisciplinary exploration of the contemporary university's entanglement with the history of slavery and settler colonialism in the United States. Inspired by more than a hundred student-led protests during the Movement for Black Lives, contributors examine how campus rebellions - and university responses to them - expose the racialized inequities at the core of higher education.

There are several cultural changes that put our youth at risk. It is time to acknowledge these issues and deal with them in a positive and resolute manner.

If you want to explore the shocking history of the Native Americans then keep reading...In this captivating history audiobook, you will discover the shocking and controversial history of the Native Americans. Native American History: A Captivating Guide to the Long History of Native Americans Including Stories of the Wounded Knee Massacre, Native American Tribes, Hiawatha and More includes topics such as: Startlin Theories of the arrival of the first Native Americans, the current understanding of similar and rival tribes based on region, and more.

In Mules and Men, some of the rich cultural heritage of black America is revealed and preserved. In the 1930s, Zora Neale Hurston returned to her home town of Eatonville, Florida, to collect and record the oral histories, songs, and sermons, many dating back to slavery times, that she remembered hearing as a child. These highly metaphorical folktales, "big old lies", and powerful songs helped her to recover her history, and preserve an important part of American culture.

Eve L. Ewing knows Chicago Public Schools from the inside: as a student, then a teacher, and now a scholar who studies them. And that perspective has shown her that public schools are not buildings full of failures - they're an integral part of their neighborhoods, at the heart of their communities, storehouses of history and memory that bring people together. Never was that role more apparent than in 2013 when Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an unprecedented wave of school closings.

In 1974, the Supreme Court issued a momentous decision: In the case of Milliken v. Bradley, the justices brought a halt to school desegregation across the North, and to the civil rights movement’s struggle for a truly equal education for all. How did this come about, and why? In The Containment, the esteemed legal scholar Michelle Adams tells the epic story of the struggle to integrate Detroit schools—and what happened when it collided with Nixon-appointed justices committed to a judicial counterrevolution.

Earworms mbt(c) is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning. By listening a few times to these specially composed melodies, with their rhythmic repetitions of Spanish (Latin American) and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue but burnt deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time. If you like music, and want to make rapid progress without any formal knowledge of language learning, Earworms mbt(c) Rapid Spanish (Latin American) is the course for you.

Study while on the go! Listen anytime, anywhere! Audio allows us to learn and absorb information during our busy schedules. This audio prep covers everything on the exam and references The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Personal Training by the American Council on Exercise presented in an easy -to-understand, chapter-by-chapter format.