School Success

Drawing on nearly three decades in education - from his mother’s after-school program on Chicago’s South Side to his tenure as Secretary of Education in DC - How Schools Work follows Arne as he takes on challenges at every turn: gangbangers in Chicago housing projects, parents who call him racist, teachers who insist they can’t help poor kids, unions that refuse to modernize, Tea Partiers who call him an autocrat, affluent white progressive moms who hate yearly tests, and even the NRA, which once labeled Arne the “most extreme anti-gun member of President Obama's Cabinet.”

A unique prayer book to guide you when you pray for your children and youths.

High grades and extracurriculars aren't enough. Most families assume that if their teen works hard, gets good grades, and stays involved in extracurriculars, they'll have a great shot at a top college. But the reality is that's not true. Each year, thousands of amazingly smart, talented students are rejected by selective colleges—not because they aren't good enough, but because their application doesn't stand out. Top colleges look for self-awareness, passion, purpose, and impact—qualities that take years to develop. Because standing out starts now. Middle School Top College Prep Path ...

While we often think of reflection as a way to consider what is or was, it can also be a powerful tool for imagining and shaping what could be. Through activities based on the science, art, and practice of reflection, this book guides you through simple experiments that teach you how to make meaning from your experiences and, as a result, support your goals and values.

When Mark Zuckerberg announced in front of a cheering Oprah audience his $100 million pledge to transform the Newark Schools - and to solve the education crisis in every city in America - it looked like a huge win for then-mayor Cory Booker and governor Chris Christie. But their plans soon ran into a constituency not so easily moved - Newark's key education players, fiercely protective of their billion-dollar-per-annum system.

📘 Street Smart, Brand Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Brand Everyone Remembers — Before You Even Graduate! By Anna D. Banks, Executive Coach & Bestselling AuthorWhat if your student’s confidence wasn’t something they had to “find”—but something they could build? In a world filled with social pressure, self-doubt, and uncertainty, teens don’t just need information—they need transformation. Street Smart, Brand Strong is the teen self-esteem breakthrough that helps students rise from overlooked to unforgettable. This isn’t just another self-help book for young ...

Do you feel stuck in your current career? Have your career aspirations changed since becoming a parent? Are you wondering if you can juggle being a full- time parent and full-time student? 50 Things to Know About Going Back to School by author, Renee Jones, offers an approach to finding academic success while raising children. I am here to tell you that you can in fact, be present for your ambitions and your parental obligations. You'll discover helpful strategies that allowed me to successfully complete my second graduate program while raising four small children.

Help your pre-teen thrive in middle school without the overwhelm! Is your student anxious about the transition to middle school? Are they worried about juggling academics, balancing social pressures, and building confidence? Looking for a practical guide that offers support and boosts self-esteem? Survive and Thrive in Middle School is here to help. Middle school doesn't have to be a confusing or stressful experience.

Are you a parent or educator struggling to decipher the complex adolescent brain? Do you find yourself bewildered by their sudden mood swings and rebellious acts, and you wish you could understand how their minds operate so that you can see things from their perspective to foster more harmonious interactions? Relax and let this guide break down the adolescent psyche for you!

🎉 Ready to Ace Your Academic Life and Still Have Time for Netflix? 🎉 Welcome to " Ace IT: The Ultimate Student Success Blueprint"—the book that’s about to become your new best friend in the quest for school glory. Whether you’re navigating the tricky waters of high school, preparing for college, or just looking to level up your academic game, this book is your ticket to success without the stress. Inside these pages, you’ll discover how to: 🔍 Identify Your Superpowers: Unleash your hidden strengths and interests to find out what really makes you tick. Say goodbye to boring ...

Many people are intrigued by the prophetic and a desire to prophesy. The School of The Prophets has been around since the biblical times. Kimberly Hargraves has a mandate to train, impart, equip, and push others into their prophetic ministry. She has developed a curriculum that is guaranteed for success. Numerous people have taken her courses and their lives were forever changed as they had supernatural encounters, hearing the voice of God at a higher degree than they had previously, receiving impartation from a prophetic mantle, and an increased prophetic flow.

MBA in a Day 2.0 tackles business fundamentals in a simple and engaging manner. Professor Steven Stralser makes it easy to grasp the basics of business: how to manage people, how to manage money, how to manage markets, and how to manage business systems. These four areas of exploration will deepen your understanding of how the business world works.

This is a quality paperback which includes over 40 full color photos illustrating various real life Montessori school exercises. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The author took her AMI Montessori training at the Montessori Training Center, Palo Alto, California from Lena Wikramaratne (a colleague and friend of Maria Montessori). In 1985 she co-founded her own school, Independence Montessori and then later joined her husband’s school, Minnesota Renaissance School. This book grew out of independent pamphlets she wrote over the years to help parents understand the Montessori method. FROM THE FOREWORD "...

Written by distinguished professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for exams, or if you're simply interested in the subject.

Breeze through your nursing school and NCLEX testing exam and pass with ease. This book is set up so that you can take the test in the first section without answers and rationales. The second section includes the questions, answers, and rationales. Practicing multiple tests in nursing school is one of the keys to passing. Getting a handle on the types of test questions will help you gain the confidence and knowledge to pass the test easily.

The world has entered an era of the most profound and challenging change in human history. Most of our children are not prepared, and we know it.Parents around the world see the change and know that the traditional three R's - reading, writing, and arithmetic - are necessary, but not enough. Their children need to become far more responsible, creative, and tolerant of differences. They need to increase their ability to think for themselves, take initiative, get along with others, and solve problems.

The demands of principalship can be overwhelming. Integrating culturally responsive teaching and learning methods into everyday instruction can feel like an impossible feat, but it is not. All you need is the right guidance. If you want to master culturally responsive leadership, create an inclusive school environment, and improve academic outcomes in diverse educational settings, then you need to read this book!

Find life-enhancing work and realise your potential with this enlightening read. This is a book about how to take working life in new directions – how to negotiate the labyrinth of choices, how to think about personal ambitions and motivations, and ultimately how to take concrete steps to finding a fulfilling career. It is a self-help book with a difference. Standard career guides are filled with pop psychology and bullet-point advice for writing CVs and making action plans, but How to Find Fulfilling Work casts its net wider.

Success in school isn’t just about intelligence—it’s about mindset, discipline, and resilience. In Lessons Learned: A Good Student’s Journey, the author shares a deeply personal and insightful memoir of academic triumphs, struggles, and the lessons that shaped a lifelong love for learning. This book is more than a story—it’s a roadmap for students, parents, and educators looking to understand what it truly takes to excel. Through real-life experiences, the author uncovers the secrets to effective study habits, self-motivation, and overcoming academic challenges. Whether you’re...

What if you could work with your child, motivating and engaging them in the process, to create positive change once and for all? In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD—and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline's advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids succeed.