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Gerard Giordano

    Parents and School Violence
    How testing came to dominate American schools
    Lake Pleasant
    American special education
    Twentieth century textbook wars
    Wartime schools
    • 2023

      Parents and Marginalized Students

      Essential Steps for Parents to Improve Schools

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book explores the challenges faced by parents seeking academic, social, and emotional progress for their children in school. It delves into the conflicts between parents and educators regarding the causes of issues and potential solutions, highlighting the resulting turmoil. Aimed at parents, educators, and other stakeholders, it seeks to foster understanding and collaboration among all parties involved in children's education.

      Parents and Marginalized Students
    • 2022

      Parents and School Violence

      Answers that Reveal Essential Steps for Improving Schools

      • 156 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on strategies to manage and prevent violence in educational settings, this book offers practical guidance for educators and administrators. It delves into effective communication, conflict resolution, and the importance of fostering a safe school environment. By addressing the root causes of aggression and providing actionable solutions, the text aims to equip readers with the tools needed to create a more peaceful and supportive atmosphere for students and staff alike.

      Parents and School Violence
    • 2019

      Parents and Textbooks

      Answers that Reveal Essential Steps for Improvement

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Addressing contemporary concerns, the book explores the pressing questions parents have regarding textbooks, examining their content, relevance, and impact on children's education. It delves into the evolving landscape of educational materials and provides insights into how these resources can best serve students' learning needs in today's world.

      Parents and Textbooks
    • 2017

      Common Sense Questions About Learners

      Answers to Reveal Essential Steps for Improvement

      • 146 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on the inquiries parents have regarding learners, this book examines the various groups that addressed these questions, detailing their responses and the persuasive language used. It delves into the underlying motives behind these answers, providing insight into the dynamics of educational discourse and parental concerns.

      Common Sense Questions About Learners
    • 2016

      Common Sense Questions about Tests

      The Answers Can Reveal Essential Steps for Improvement

      • 154 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The book explores the concerns of parents regarding school testing, highlighting their common-sense questions directed at various stakeholders, including business leaders, publishers, politicians, and educators. It delves into the responses received and the impact these inquiries had on educational practices and policies. Through this examination, it sheds light on the ongoing dialogue about the role and effectiveness of standardized tests in the education system.

      Common Sense Questions about Tests
    • 2015

      Parents have questions for school administrators. This book examines the questions they pose, the answers they elicit, the allies they attract, the adversaries they arouse, and the improvements they prod.

      Common Sense Questions About School Administration
    • 2014

      Commonsense Questions about Instruction

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Parents want teachers to explain how they instruct children. They become annoyed when the teachers are silent or surly. Parents counter with explicit, common sense questions: how do teachers arouse interest, design curricula, reinforce discipline, assign grades, designate textbooks, and select technology? This book examines the parents' questions, the answers they elicited, the allies they attracted, and the improvements they initiated.

      Commonsense Questions about Instruction
    • 2011

      Lopsided Schools

      Case Method Briefings

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book presents the case method as a tool for various educational stakeholders, including administrators, teachers, and parents, to analyze and address the academic challenges faced from World War I to today. By examining historical critiques of the education system, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of persistent issues in schooling and encourages collaborative problem-solving.

      Lopsided Schools
    • 2010

      Cockeyed Education

      A Case Method Primer

      • 174 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book focuses on distinguishing between viable and misguided proposals for school improvement. It provides insights into suggestions made by educational experts, politicians, and the public, guiding readers toward the most constructive ideas for enhancing educational systems.

      Cockeyed Education
    • 2010

      The Hohokam tribe, known for their advanced irrigation systems along the Verde River, mysteriously vanished, leaving a legacy that early Arizona settlers admired and sought to revive. The Salt River Project, initiated in 1903, led to the construction of significant reservoirs, including the Bartlett Dam and the Horseshoe Reservoir, which were crucial for copper mining during World War II. Today, the Verde River serves as a vital historical timeline and lifeline for the sprawling desert metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona, reflecting the region's rich heritage and development.

      The Verde River: Bartlett and Horseshoe Dams