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The Minds of Boys In this fascinating and practical book, Michael Gurian-the author of the best-selling The Wonder of Boys-and Kathy Stevens show parents and teachers how to help our boys overcome their current classroom obstacles and failures. They offer clear-cut step-by-step guidance to help boys fulfill themselves, use their intelligence, work with their unique natural gifts, expand every bit of their potential, and ultimately succeed in life....
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Drawing upon a generation of research on self-fulfilling prophecies in education Reaching higher argues that our expectations of children are often too low. With compelling case studies, Weinstein shows that children typed early as "not very smart" can go on to accomplish far more than is expected of them by an educational system with too narrow a definition of ability and the way abilities should be nurtured. Weinstein faults the system, pointing...
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Provides a framework for creating successful learning communities. Shows teachers' specific classroom practices that academically motivate minority children. Recommends leadership practices that school principals can use to foster academic excellence. Outlines strategies for involving parents in their children's education. Describes specific assessment practices. Includes true-to-life, inspiring stories of poor, minority students succeeding academically....
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