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Arrested? For teaching? John Scopes’s crime riveted the world, and crowds flocked to the trial of the man who dared to tell students about a forbidden topic—evolution. The year was 1925, and discussing Darwin’s theory of evolution was illegal in Tennessee classrooms. Lawyers wanted to challenge the law, and businessmen smelled opportunity. But no one imagined the firestorm the Scopes Trial would ignite—or the media circus that would follow.

Our changing world demands creative thinkers and collaborative problem solvers, but too often, schools stifle growth and discovery in favor of getting through the curriculum or preparing for "the test." Learning opportunities and teaching methods must evolve to match the learner's needs....

Now more children are attending school while experiencing significant chronic and acute stressors. What can educators do to support students, help them learn, and ensure they reach their full potential? Trauma-informed schools are lauded as one way to address this challenge, but trauma-informed pedagogy can be hard to define and difficult to implement. Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy explores the research and practices around trauma-informed education in an easy-to-digest, actionable text that elevates the healing and wellness of both the children and the adults in our classrooms.

🌍 A bold vision. A soulful awakening. A global invitation. In a time of uncertainty, division, and planetary crisis, a new kind of identity is emerging—one rooted not in borders or beliefs, but in belonging to the Earth itself. Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity is a powerful and timely call to rise into conscious participation with life, community, and the living planet. Written by transformational guide, podcast host, and movement builder Zen Benefiel, this groundbreaking book weaves personal awakening, global vision, and practical action into one coherent path ...

Would you want to be a student in your own classroom? In this bestselling book, Pernille Ripp invites both novice and seasoned teachers to cocreate a positive, interactive learning environment with students. Based on honest reflections on her own teaching experience, Pernille offers a wide variety of ideas for sharing control, developing your intuition, learning how to fail, giving yourself grace, building community and trust, creating more choice, allowing time for student expertise, and letting go of the punish, behave, and reward cycle so that intrinsic motivation can thrive.

In A Teacher’s Guide: Getting Hired, Having Fun, and Staying Sane, Kathleen Trace, a current classroom teacher, explains how to survive and thrive as a fledgling educator. Perfect for college students considering a career in teaching or career switchers. Easy read, low key, doesn't take itself too seriously. The anti-textbook. This step-by-step guide takes readers from thinking about a career in education to earning a degree, to resumes, interviews, first days, and the first year. Secrets include up to date buzzwords, the differences between inner city and suburban schools, and the ...

Alphabet Animals is a great way for toddlers to learn the alphabet and at the same time learn about animals. A fun way to learn.

Unlock the potential of educating your child at home with "Education at Home," a comprehensive eBook designed to guide you through the rewarding journey of home-based learning. As a growing trend, home education offers unique benefits and flexibility, allowing you to tailor learning experiences to fit your child's needs and interests. Start by exploring the foundational aspects of creating the perfect home learning environment in Chapter 2, where you'll discover how to set up an inspiring space, gather essential tools, and cultivate a positive atmosphere that encourages your child to thrive...

Through this essential guide, you will learn how to harness the best practices in pedagogy, explore innovative teaching methods, and transform your pedagogical approach. This book will become an indispensable resource for teachers, instructors, and educators looking to enhance their planning skills, fostering meaningful learning and student growth.

If you want to know how to run an Outstanding School then read this! This book is a memoir of an outspoken maverick Headteacher who did it his way. He was a Rock ‘n’ Roll Head who fought for his philosophy and lead his school to three consecutive Outstanding Ofsted inspections. He had a passion and a vision that permeated the fabric of the school and transformed it into one of the best schools in the country. He was a rebel who did not kow-tow to Ofsted or the Local Authority, who spent the early years of his teaching fighting for his beliefs in a traditional, hidebound school that was ...

This book contains information for parents to teach early literacy skills such as: alphabet identification, phonics, vowel sounds, consonant blends, and three-letter word reading. The book provides details regarding the appropriate tools and methods used by professional educators to have children reading at an accelerated pace.

Harnessing the insights and experience of renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, The Distance Learning Playbook applies the wisdom and evidence of VISIBLE LEARNING® research to understand what works best with distance learning. Spanning topics from teacher-student relationships, teacher credibility and clarity, instructional design, assessments, and grading, this comprehensive playbook details the research- and evidence-based strategies teachers can mobilize to deliver high- impact learning in an online, virtual, and distributed environment.

Do you ever wonder what it’s really like to be a teacher in today’s modern world? Pupils, principals, phones, parents, pressure and Pythagoras all combine to make a recipe for teacher–pupil meltdown. But for some it’s the best job you could ever wish to have. Mr Collins guides you through what it is really like to be a high-school teacher with humorous tales of his time working in three different countries over 20 years. A sneak peek inside the staffroom reveals secrets that the outside world never gets to see. What is it really like to teach teenagers every working day? How do ...

This book brings practical tools and insights from experiential learning, developmental theory, and group dynamics into the classroom or seminar room. Teachers, group facilitators, seminar leaders and consultants will find a compendium of field-tested exercises and learning experiences that they can use to make the experience of learning more lively and memorable. There is also much good practical psychology in these pages--to assist those not trained in psychology to design their curriculum so that it meets actual felt needs of the learners. Readers will find detailed steps for conducting ...

The Freeing Creative Voice anthology is a one-of-a-kind collection of creative pieces, lesson plans, and education research reports. The pieces in this anthology were composed by Masters’ students studying Creative Writing and Education at Goldsmiths, University of London, and by high school students in south London. Many of the articles in this anthology investigate how educators, creatives, and learners can liberate and uplift their voices through writing, teaching, investigating, and intentional everyday living. This unique anthology is essential reading for both teachers and writers, ...

Education stands at the threshold of a profound transformation. For decades, teachers have shouldered the immense responsibility of shaping young minds, often under the burden of growing expectations, limited resources, and increasingly diverse student needs. Now, a new class of technology—generative artificial intelligence (AI)—is set to fundamentally alter how educators plan, teach, and support student learning. This book is designed for educators who wish to understand, harness, and thoughtfully implement generative AI in their classrooms. It is not a theoretical treatise but a ...

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Silver Award Recipient, Mom's Choice Awards® Kindle version. 2015 New England Book Festival- Honorable Mention in Young Adult 2015 London Book Festival- Honorable Mention in Young Adult 2016 Los Angeles Book Festival-Honorable Mention in Young Adult Category Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winter 2016 - Winner in Young Adult Middle School is the worst period in a child’s life. He or she has to undergo bullying, and an often painful transition from childhood to young adulthood. It is also a period most neglected at home and in school, for the child grows ...

An essay reflecting on thirty years of teaching in public schools.

Have you ever wondered why some lessons stick with you for a lifetime while others fade away almost instantly? What if you could unlock the secret to helping students truly understand and retain what they learn—not just for exams, but for life? In Master the Art of Experiential Learning, you’ll discover how to transform your teaching methods and create powerful, lasting learning experiences for your students. This acclaimed handbook guides educators, trainers, and facilitators through the core principles of experiential learning—a proven approach that engages students through hands-on...

Parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have spent over two decades lobbying for the federal Government of Canada to get involved in the autism file. The federal Government routinely ignored the pleas for help. However, on May 10, 2022, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences provided the federal Government with a report on autism that is expected to be used as a reference upon which the Government will develop a first-ever National Autism Strategy. Will the Government develop and implement a National Autism Strategy that will be a meaningful one and have a ...