The War Against America's Public Schools
The War Against America's Public Schools

Author: Gerald Watkins Bracey

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Bracey, a research psychologist and author, summarizes the various types of experiments being done today in the United States to try to reform public education, including charter schools, privately run schools, the voucher system, and commercializing schools with corporate contracts, He also examines certain "myths" about public education such as the correlation between money and outcomes, and the idea that more hours in school will result in higher test scores. c. Book News Inc.

Origins of New Mexico Families
Origins of New Mexico Families

Author: Fray Angélico Chávez

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2012-05-29

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 0890135363

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This book is considered to be the starting place for anyone having family history ties to New Mexico, and for those interested in the history of New Mexico. Well before Jamestown and the Pilgrims, New Mexico was settled continuously beginning in 1598 by Spaniards whose descendants still make up a major portion of the population of New Mexico.

Copyright for Schools
Copyright for Schools

Author: Carol Simpson

Publisher: Linworth Publishing, Incorporated

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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Presents examples of typical public schools situations and practical advice for abiding by copyright laws while still allowing for patron use of materials.

The Teacher Residency Model
The Teacher Residency Model

Author: Cheryl A. Torrez

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1793606374

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Teacher residencies are on the rise across the United States as a successful way to address the high rate of teacher shortages and attrition. The National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) has been guiding this work for over ten years, partnering with teacher preparation institutions, local school districts, and community partners to implement best practices for teacher preparation. With an introduction by NCTR on the key components of successful residencies, each subsequent chapter is written by an exemplary NCTR partner who have successful residency programs and who share specific aspects of their programs from which others can learn.

School to Career
School to Career

Author: J J Littrell Ed D

Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher

Published: 2013-07-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781619603097

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The 10th edition of School to Career builds on what made the previous editions so successful. Students explore careers using the career clusters and pathways framework; understand workplace expectations; develop career-readiness skills; and plan for life beyond graduation. School to Careerprovides students with the "how to" needed for preparing a resume, searching for a job, taking on a work-based learning experience, exceeding employer expectations, managing personal finances, and funding postsecondary training and education. Case studies are used to examine challenges students mayencounter in the world of work.This Workbook is designed to help students review content, apply knowledge, and develop critical-thinking skills. A wide variety of activities are provided for various learning styles. This supplement is a consumable resource, designed with perforated pages so that a given chapter can be removed andturned in for grading or checking.