Big Brother and the National Reading Curriculum

Big Brother and the National Reading Curriculum

Author: Richard L. Allington

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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In this timely and important book, nationally-recognized reading researcher Richard Allington tracks and questions the 30-year campaign that has focused on testing, accountability, and federalization of education.


When Aidan Became a Brother

When Aidan Became a Brother

Author: Kyle Lukoff

Publisher: Lee & Low Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781620148372

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"Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby"-- Provided by publisher.


Big Brother

Big Brother

Author: Mark Dice

Publisher: Mark Dice

Published: 2011-01-21

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0967346614

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In Big Brother: The Orwellian Nightmare Come True, Mark Dice details actual NSA high-tech spy systems, mind-reading machines, secret government projects, and emerging artificial intelligence programs that seem as if they came right out of George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. Orwell’s famous book was first published in 1949, and tells the story of a nightmarish future where citizens have lost all privacy and are continuously monitored by the omniscient Big Brother surveillance system which keeps them obedient to a totalitarian government. The novel is eerily prophetic as many of the fictional systems of surveillance described have now become a reality. Mark Dice shows you the scary documentation that Big Brother is watching you, and is more powerful than you could imagine. - The National Security Agency - Facial Recognition Scanners - Mind Reading Machines - Neural Interfaces - Psychotronic Weapons - Orwellian Government Programs - The Nanny State - Orwellian Weapons - Artificial Intelligence - Cybernetic Organisms - A Closer Look at 1984 - Our Social Structure - The Control of Information - Perpetual State of War - The Personification of the Party - Telescreens - A Snitch Culture - Relationships in Shambles - A Heartless Society - Foreign Countries Painted as Enemies - Power Hungry Officials - An Erosion of the Language - Double Think - And More! By the author of The Illuminati: Facts & Fiction


Big Brother

Big Brother

Author: Lionel Shriver

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-06-04

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 0062199269

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Big Brother is a striking novel about siblings, marriage, and obesity from Lionel Shriver, the acclaimed author the international bestseller We Need to Talk About Kevin. For Pandora, cooking is a form of love. Alas, her husband, Fletcher, a self-employed high-end cabinetmaker, now spurns the “toxic” dishes that he’d savored through their courtship, and spends hours each day to manic cycling. Then, when Pandora picks up her older brother Edison at the airport, she doesn’t recognize him. In the years since they’ve seen one another, the once slim, hip New York jazz pianist has gained hundreds of pounds. What happened? After Edison has more than overstayed his welcome, Fletcher delivers his wife an ultimatum: It’s him or me. Rich with Shriver’s distinctive wit and ferocious energy, Big Brother is about fat: an issue both social and excruciatingly personal. It asks just how much sacrifice we'll make to save single members of our families, and whether it's ever possible to save loved ones from themselves.


Big Little Brother

Big Little Brother

Author: Kevin Kling

Publisher: Borealis Book

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873518444

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This charming first children's book by celebrated storyteller Kevin Kling, with whimsical drawings by Chris Monroe, traces a familiar arc from sibling rivalry to brotherly love.


Shaping Literacy Achievement

Shaping Literacy Achievement

Author: Michael Pressley

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1462524966

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In the era of No Child Left Behind, what literacy research is still needed? How should it be conducted? And what role does research play in determining the kinds of literacy experiences that actually take place in classrooms? This forward-thinking book brings together leading authorities to address these vital and hotly debated questions. Contributors analyze the existing knowledge on core aspects of literacy education, describe how science is currently informing practice, and identify important methodological challenges and research directions. A highlight of the book is a chapter in which Michael Pressley offers an insightful critique of Reading First as well as practical recommendations for improving future policies.


Confronting Intolerance

Confronting Intolerance

Author: Stephen G. Mogge

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9087904894

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Confronting Intolerance: Critical, Responsive Literacy Instruction with Adult Immigrants captures the experience of adult immigrants who are improving their English literacy while confronting an intolerant political culture. It examines recent immigration policy and the anti-immigrant fervor that has gripped the United States and describes the perseverance and struggles of immigrant students to pursue their goals through literacy education.


Curriculum Leadership

Curriculum Leadership

Author: Allan A. Glatthorn

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 1412992192

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Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation, Third Edition is a one-of-a-kind resource written for educational leaders, teachers, and administrators. Responding to the need for globally connected classrooms and innovative leadership, this unique text provides a rich and inclusive foundation of curriculum. The authors draw upon a wide range of research and experience to provide readers with creative, up-to-date curriculum strategies and ideas. In sharing innovative programs, learning experiences, and new approaches, they build a solid connection for curriculum development from theory to practice, helping future leaders in education meet the global challenges of our time.


RTI

RTI

Author: Daryl F. Mellard

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2007-11-01

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1452208190

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This comprehensive yet accessible reference covers the three tiers of RTI, schoolwide screening, progress monitoring, challenges to implementation, and changes in school structures and individual staff roles.


Enriching Curriculum for All Students

Enriching Curriculum for All Students

Author: Joseph S. Renzulli

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2007-10-25

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1452280754

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"The information in the book is extremely relevant. With the current demands for educational improvement, leaders in the field are searching for new, innovative means of helping students feel connected to their schools." —Tricia Peña, Principal Cienega High School, Vail, AZ "This book does a good job of explaining the purpose, design, and use of the enrichments and their relationship to the general curriculum." —Laurie Peterman, Instructional Facilitator Anoka-Hennpin ISD #11, Lino Lakes, MN Create an instructional program that can transform every student′s learning experience! How can educators spark an enthusiasm for learning in young people? What can classroom teachers do to promote creativity and innovative thinking? In Enriching Curriculum for All Students, Second Edition, the authors present the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), a groundbreaking instructional program that reaches all students through hands-on problem solving, high-interest activities, and cooperative learning. The revised edition offers updated research and additional guidelines for implementing lessons to support differentiated and enriching learning opportunities for all learners. Demonstrating how teachers can shift from instructor to coach or mentor, and how students′ minds, spirits, and values can be developed within an invigorating atmosphere, the authors focus on: Developing the talent potential of all students Improving academic performance through meaningful, enjoyable learning Fostering a reflective, growth-oriented staff Honoring ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity Involving students, parents, teachers, and administrators in decision making This vital resource combines inspiration with practical methods and highlights the importance of a versatile and imaginative curriculum that gives all students the opportunity to reach their highest potential.