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Profound and thought-provoking, this work is recommended for anyone who wants to understand the structural inequities of the U.S. educational system.
Detailed and compelling, though not as nuanced as it could have been, this memoir unearths particulars of the scandal that casual news readers may have missed. It will appeal most to readers with a strong interest in the Varsity Blues scandal.
This engaging book makes its points clearly and effectively; even readers with decades of classroom experience will come away with new knowledge and perspectives. A must-read for educators, students, parents, and anyone with a vested interest in an equal education system.
Bailey’s book is recommended for anyone who has an interest in improving literacy rates or who enjoys narratives of individuals overcoming obstacles to bring a vision to fruition. Directors of small nonprofit organizations will be able to relate to the successes and frustrations Bailey experiences, including the adjustments required by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The author’s choice to share her own story is laudable, and her work effectively unpacks the ways white Americans engage in racist and economically disadvantaging structures. It is, by design, a largely one-sided narrative, but one that many readers, especially parents of young children, will appreciate.
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Valedictorians at the Gate: Standing Out, Getting In, and Staying Sane While Applying to College
Recommended for students interested in applying to highly selective institutions.
While Patel gives readers an understanding of the activist rhetoric in higher education, she does not provide any examples of universities effectively addressing racism or offer concrete steps that universities should take to improve the situation.
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Get Real and Get In: How To Get into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self
Full of practical advice from an admissions insider, this work will appeal to high school students, their parents, and their guidance counselors.
This meticulously researched work is highly recommended for parents and guardians intent on understanding and navigating the college admissions morass.
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Mentoring Each Other: Teachers Listening, Learning, and Sharing To Create More Successful Classrooms
This well-researched book provides an excellent guide to the literature on this topic.
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Beginner’s Mind
Anyone who has been influenced by a beloved teacher will savor this work; educators will especially appreciate it.
Classroom teachers, curriculum instructors, and administrators, especially those eager to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, will find this title essential to starting conversations about antiracist pedagogy.
For all readers, especially educators and parents, seeking a persuasive explanation for the excellent results of Finnish schools.
Gable’s suggestions are well written and thoughtfully conveyed; university administrators and others interested in higher education will find much to consider.
Occasionally the author’s promotion of her approach comes across like an infomercial. Overall, however, the inclusion of exercises, examples, and Soundbites from real students results in an extremely useful guide for parents, students, counselors, and educators.
Though there is some useful material in this health guide for college students, it’s not enough to make up for the omissions. .
This extensive, insightful historical examination reveals how U.S. education has perpetuated social inequality rather than decreasing it.
Next week, Sno-Isle Libraries, WA, will hold orientation sessions for its second cohort of aspiring IT professionals—nearly 50 residents of Snohomish and Island counties who will spend the next 25 weeks studying for CompTIA A+ certification, a common requirement for entry-level IT and computer service technician jobs.
For anyone interested in inspiring students and helping them develop their full potential as global citizens.
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A Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door: The Dismantling of Public Education and the Future of School
This well-researched, carefully argued, and alarming book supplements those by Andrea Gabor and Diane Ravitch.
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The Starting Line: Latina/o Children, Texas Schools, and National Debates on Early Education
Recommended to educators and general readers looking for understanding of the value of widespread pre-K education, what makes it work, and ways it needs to improve.
Administrators, high school counselors, politicians, and college students will find significant value in this work, which offers not a final answer to the questions raised around higher education, but a starting point for further inquiry.
Every educator, from kindergarten teachers to graduate and undergraduate school teachers, struggles with reducing distraction in the classroom. Lang tackles this problem by offering strategies for students and constructive approaches and tools to encourage attentive behavior.
Wayne State University College of Education and the Walter P. Reuther Library Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs were recently awarded a joint $83,100 grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission to support the ongoing project, “Bridging the Gap: Archives in the Classroom and Community.”
This well-researched work is an invaluable tool for college-bound students and their families, guidance counselors, and college admissions personnel.
Furda and Steinberg provide a high level of detail, making this volume useful to parents who haven’t been through the process before as well as to those familiar with it. A helpful guide for parents with children approaching college age.
This extensively researched, well-written examination of racism, integration, and violence in the postsecondary environment is a major contribution to the field of higher education.
Undergraduate students considering graduate school as well as current graduate students will find the information contained here helpful, making this a useful guide for college and university libraries. Highly recommended for anyone curious about what to expect in graduate school.
Highly recommended for college faculty and administrators, and anyone interested in how college students can find meaning and purpose in life.
A solid addition for those dismayed by the inequities of the education system and looking to effect change.
Harris effectively presents one side of an ongoing debate; readers interested in K–12 education and charter schools should look to researchers such as Bruce Baker and Andrea Gabor for more critical views of what charters accomplished in New Orleans.
Those interested in inequities in the admissions practices of elite colleges will find this a considered examination.
For educators who yearn to see some of their own struggles and joys represented through another teacher’s eyes.
This comprehensive overview of BGLOs and their commitment to achieving socioeconomic equality for black Americans will appeal to readers wishing to learn about the African American collegiate experience throughout the 20th century.
Gumbel relies on clear analysis and rich anecdotes to explain how one school helped its students thrive. A superb work for anyone interested in higher education.
This important addition to the literature on the academic experience will appeal to graduate students, those considering grad school, and anyone looking to expand their understanding of academia.
Crow and Dabars support their exciting new paradigm for American universities with extensive data, theoretical frameworks, and integration of research in the field, illuminating their argument for a new approach to higher education that will better serve American society and democracy.
For higher education professionals and scholars eager to understand and confront issues of free speech suppression at colleges and universities.
This is an inspiring account that reminds us that with trust and empathy, there’s no limit to what students and teachers can accomplish together.
An encouraging, uplifting work that will inspire both college students and teachers, as well as those considering returning to school.
Wagner writes with passion, and his curiosity, grit, and love of learning will inspire anyone interested in becoming a better teacher.
The authors clearly demonstrate the value of the humanities in this well-researched and convincing work. Anyone interested in higher education, particularly those advising students or considering a major in the humanities will find an encouraging message.
This brief treatment will likely seem cursory to scholars of race, racism, and education in U.S. history, but those unfamiliar with the topic will emerge with a new understanding of how indelibly racism has shaped our collective attitudes and policies regarding the public provision of education for all.
Though the book is specific to Yale, it will entice students competing for admission at any highly selective college that requires writing samples and seeks well-rounded, intellectually curious students. Parents and academic advisers guiding students through the admissions process will also benefit from this work.
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Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds Who Want To Be Effective Teachers
An original take on pedagogy, this is an ideal pick for the recent PhD graduate who is suddenly thrust into teaching their first 101 course.
Addressing racism in the classroom is difficult but vital. This insightful and accessible resource is recommended for educators in any discipline, at any level, who want to speak more effectively about race and racism.
An intimate account of the 2018 school shooting in Parkland from the author of Columbine, a call to action for better college education on consent, and a diagnosis and plan of treatment to help first-year college students become better writers top the list of best-selling books on education, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.
Readers interested in the intersection of political activism, economics, community, and education will find ample food for thought in Gillen’s insightful call for action.
A lively choice for readers who are skeptical of the claims of business schools to train leaders with an ethical perspective.
This work will resonate with liberals dismayed by the notion of structural or systemic oppression but falls short of making a persuasive case that the struggle for equity, diversity, and inclusion within academe is in danger of tyrannical overreach.
General readers and educators will find much to spark their imaginations in this thoughtful work, from lists of resources to ways of connecting athletic history to larger social and cultural issues
Drawing on broad reading and visits to campuses across the country, Tough’s work offers an indictment of American society and political structures and persuasively argues that universities must fulfill the American commitment to equality of opportunity
Zaloom provides a clear-sighted and timely analysis of this issue. Recommended for readers interested in the cultural and economic implications of the current student debt crisis
This slim but supremely dense academic work offers insight into the business of education from the point of view of researchers who care about education for education’s sake.
This stunning, engaging work highlights the strength and courage of women who fought for their future against centuries of patriarchy. Perfect for readers interested in seeing how far women have come--and how far they still have yet to go.
An indispensable resource for teachers and parents alike, this highly readable book offers strategies, anecdotes, and evidence without downplaying the complexity of the cognitive science that informs it.
Readers with an interest in students’ welfare will appreciate the author’s insight and suggestions for providing safe, inclusionary schools for all.
This reliable, broadly researched, and thorough study from a knowledgeable expert is strongly recommended for serious readers interested in higher education and American social trends.
While there are many books on this topic, parents and students will find Shulman’s monthly schedules and to-do lists very helpful.
Inspiring and instructive, this well-researched work is a must-read for teachers as well as administrators, parents, coaches, and mentors
Demonstrating a growing institutional commitment to virtual reality and augmented reality, also known as extended reality (XR) technology for educational applications, the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records has continued to expand its NV XR Libraries pilot program.
LJ talks to Edward Fiske, author and former education editor for the New York Times, who has been producing the Fiske Guide to Colleges for more than 30 years.
From the Smithsonian Libraries “Unbound” Blog: Museum in a Box (MiaB) is the newest project that is allowing the Smithsonian Libraries to bring their artifacts and images into the hands of young students all around the nation.
For parents seeking support and advice for ways to address their discontent with their children's schooling.
For adults who are looking for ways to use schooling to help their children achieve happy, constructive lives.
The result is that Tomar’s account of higher education asks more questions than it answers. If you read the article “The Shadow Scholar” and want to know more about Tomar’s motivations and opinions, this book is for you.
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I’d Like To Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had: My Year as a Rookie Teacher at Northeast High
Danza’s heart is in the right place, and his respect for teachers comes through loud and clear. Though he offers little new insight, the book is easy to read and will remind readers of the struggle many students, teachers, and administrators endure daily. [See Prepub Alert, 4/15/12.]
Recommended for anyone interested in an inspirational story of a school beating the odds, and especially those readers looking for different perspectives on the debate about education reform. [See Prepub Alert, 3/1/12.]
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That Book About Harvard: Surviving the World’s Most (In)famous University One Embarassment at a Time
A light-hearted and raunchy story of frat boy–style college adventures, this book is written with skill and (a kind of) grace. An enjoyable addition to the genre.
This is a fascinating look into one of education’s more successful but less prominent figures, and will find an audience with educators, historians, and the general public.
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A Year Up: How a Pioneering Program Teaches Young Adults Real Skills for Real Jobs with Real Success
Highly recommended. Chertavian’s inspirational blueprint for successful social entrepreneurship serves students as an on-ramp to the economic mainstream while compensating for flaws in the education system. The story of Year Up is moving, the insights noteworthy, and the results laudable. [See Prepub Alert, 2/5/12.]
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