San Antonio College Library

"Who holds ultimate authority for the education of America's children - teachers or parents? Although the relationship between home and school has changed dramatically over the decades, William Cutler's history argues that it has always been a political one, and his book uncovers for the first time how and why the balance of power has shifted over time."--Jacket.

"What does the term school choice mean to you? Opponents of parental choice have muddied its definition, misleading parents and educators and drawing public debate away from the core issues. In a book geared for anyone who wants to better understand this hotly contested topic, John Merrifield clarifies the proposals in existence today, defining the key concepts related to choice. Arguing for a competitive education industry, he discusses policy and...

"How can schools and families work together to raise the bar for student performance? What is the optimal role for families in educational problem solving and decision making? This practical volume is designed to help school practitioners and educators build positive connections with families and enhance student achievement in grades K-12. Beyond simply getting parents involved in schoolwork, the book describes processes by which professionals and...

"This text uniquely provides comprehensive coverage of the history of parenting and parent/school collaboration, current issues and immigration trends affecting American schools and communities, diverse family structures, and many techniques that teaching professionals can use to engage family members of all children more completely as partners in education. Chapters on working with families of children with special needs and on child abuse are remarkable...

A practical guide to help parents and teachers develop the kind of motivation in children that makes acquiring knowledge a stimulating and exciting experience.

A sourcebook for parents of learning disabled children.

Spevak reveals his dynamic method that has helped motivate 2000 failing students to perform at or near their full potential.

"Etta Kralovec and John Buell lead us through the history of the American classroom. They review the scant studies that have been conducted and cite historical documents on both sides of the debate, and they examine the lives of students who may come home to overworked parents and domestic responsibilities and yet be faced with hours of schoolwork. In assigning massive amounts of homework to students, teachers and schools may be abdicating their responsibility...