Educational strategies & policy
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Educational strategies & policy
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNA; JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
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- Reprint
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- New
- SKU
- V9780691171142
- ISBN
- 9780691171142
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€ 32.99€ 23.94
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Hardback. Series: The William G. Bowen Memorial Series in Higher Education. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNKG; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 151 x 224 x 21. Weight in Grams: 372.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691167152
- ISBN
- 9780691167152
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€ 29.99€ 21.44
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Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JNAM; JNF; JNMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Updated edition with a New afterword by the autho
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- New
- SKU
- V9780691165516
- ISBN
- 9780691165516
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€ 19.99€ 15.63
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Paperback. Provides the exploration of college completion at America's public universities. This title sheds light on serious issues as dropout rates linked to race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Series: The William G. Bowen Memorial Series in Higher Education. Num Pages: 416 pages, 97 line illus. 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNAM; JNF; JNHX; JNKD; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 25. Weight in Grams: 546.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149905
- ISBN
- 9780691149905
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€ 36.99€ 26.43
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Paperback. Tackles a long-standing and fraught debate over racial inequalities in America's schools. This title exposes raw, real-time arguments over what inequalities of opportunity based on race in our schools look like today - and what, if anything, various Americans should do about it. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNKP; JPQB; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691148090
- ISBN
- 9780691148090
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€ 36.99€ 26.43
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Paperback. Examining school data going back more than a decade, this book measures how charter schools perform compared to traditional public schools. It argues that while charter schools may meet the most basic test of sound public policy, the evidence suggests they all too often fall short of advocates' claims. Num Pages: 376 pages, 12 halftones. 22 line illus. 45 tables. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691143194
- ISBN
- 9780691143194
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€ 38.99€ 28.10
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Hardback. Spurred by court rulings requiring states to increase public-school funding, the US spends more per student on K-12 education than almost any other country. This work traces the history of reform efforts and concludes that the principal focus of both courts and legislatures on ever-increasing funding has done little to improve student achievement. Num Pages: 432 pages, 44 line illus. 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNKG; LNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 32. Weight in Grams: 732.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691130002
- ISBN
- 9780691130002
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€ 45.99€ 32.29
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Hardcover. Community colleges enroll half of the nation's undergraduates. Yet only 40 percent of entrants complete an undergraduate degree in six years. Redesigning America's Community Colleges explains how two-year colleges can increase their students' success rate quickly and at less cost, through a program of guided pathways to completion. Num Pages: 297 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 243 x 30. Weight in Grams: 608.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674368286
- ISBN
- 9780674368286
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€ 46.99€ 38.52
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Paperback. A study of urban social policy that combines field research and historical narrative in lucid and engaging prose. It compares two cities - Syracuse, New York, and Raleigh, North Carolina - in order to examine the consequences of the nation's ongoing educational inequities. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; JNF; JNL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 234.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674060265
- ISBN
- 9780674060265
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€ 27.99€ 23.74
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Hardback. From Harvard University comes essays sampling topics at the forefront of academia in the twenty-first century. Eminent faculty members invite readers to explore subjects as diverse as religious literacy, cyberspace security, epidemiology, questions in evolution, the dark side of the American Revolution, and the biology of the human mind. Editor(s): Shephard, Jennifer M.; Kosslyn, Stephen Michael; Hammonds, Evelynn M. Num Pages: 392 pages, 8 color illustrations, 20 halftones, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JNF; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 153 x 33. Weight in Grams: 600.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674059023
- ISBN
- 9780674059023
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€ 32.99€ 27.67
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Paperback. Will the United States have an educational caste system in 2030? Drawing on both demographic data and case studies, this book reveals the depths of the educational crisis looming for Latino students, the nation's largest and most rapidly growing minority group. Num Pages: 432 pages, 6 line illustrations, 39 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL4; JNFR; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674047051
- ISBN
- 9780674047051
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€ 33.99€ 28.64
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Hardback. Tells the story in which public schools forced a draconian Americanization on the great waves of immigration. Ranging from the 1890s through the World War-II years, this title argues that Americanization was a far more nuanced and negotiated process from the start, much shaped by immigrants themselves. Num Pages: 378 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 703.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674046382
- ISBN
- 9780674046382
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€ 60.93€ 55.00
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Paperback. How much freedom of speech should high school students have? Does giving children and adolescents a far-reaching right of expression, without joining it to responsibility, ultimately result in an asylum that is run by its inmates? This title answers these questions by examining the way courts have wrestled with student expression in school. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKP; LNDC; LNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674046306
- ISBN
- 9780674046306
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€ 35.99€ 29.73
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Hardback. Presents the history of the Austin, Texas, school district, under Superintendent Pat Forgione and asks the question that few politicians and school reformers want to touch. This title argues that the overall district has shown much improvement but the improvements are unevenly distributed. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 figure5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 449.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674035546
- ISBN
- 9780674035546
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.48
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Paperback. Examines the pitched battles over busing at a national scale, focusing on cities such as Boston, Chicago, New York, and Pontiac, Michigan. This book shows how school officials, politicians, the courts, and the media gave precedence to the desires of white parents who opposed school desegregation over the civil rights of black students. Series: American Crossroads. Num Pages: 260 pages, 35 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JFSL3; JNFR; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520284258
- ISBN
- 9780520284258
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€ 32.99€ 23.94
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Hardback. Brings civil rights back into the center of the debate and tries to move from doctrine to empirical research in exploring the many forms of choice and their very different consequences for equity in US schools. Num Pages: 330 pages, 9 line illustrations, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274730
- ISBN
- 9780520274730
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€ 72.50€ 55.51
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Hardcover. The International Handbook of Research on Children s Literacy, Learning, and Culture synthesizes existing research literature and charts new theoretical, methodological and practical directions for primary and middle years literacy education. Editor(s): Hall, Kathy; Cremin, Teresa; Comber, Barbara; Moll, Luis C. Num Pages: 578 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1050.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470975978
- ISBN
- 9780470975978
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Condition: New
€ 176.57
€ 176.57
Paperback. How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilities This book presents lessons learned from in-depth case studies of some of our most effective inclusive public schools. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470880142
- ISBN
- 9780470880142
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 23.99
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Hardcover. Developing Language and Literacy presents the details of two proven intervention programs developed by the authors, a team of noted academics and specialists. The programs improve the phonological skills, vocabulary and grammar of young children at risk of reading difficulties. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFD; JNLA; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 478.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470711866
- ISBN
- 9780470711866
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Condition: New
€ 107.05
€ 107.05
Hardcover. Understanding Language and Literacy Development: Diverse Learners in the Classroom offers effective supporting strategies to address the cultural and linguistic diversity of students in contemporary classrooms. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JNFD; JNU; YQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 28. Weight in Grams: 874.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674291
- ISBN
- 9780470674291
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€ 111.89
€ 111.89
Paperback. * A debate has arisen on how and whether digital writing should be taught and what skills should be expected of students. As many teachers know, students may be very adept at text messaging, and communicating online, but do not know how to craft a basic essay. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 176 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470407721
- ISBN
- 9780470407721
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€ 23.99€ 19.46
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Hardcover. Deborah Brandt has dedicated her career to the state of reading and writing in the United States, and her research on literacy and learning is well known and widely studied. This book, sponsored by the Grawemeyer Foundation, showcases her biggest ideas and contributions to the field, and includes a new introduction by Dr. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 346.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470401347
- ISBN
- 9780470401347
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.37
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Paperback. Explore the latest theories about multicultural issues in the classroom Updates content to provide a contemporary discussion throughout the chapters Includes two new lesson plans that deal with poverty Presents two new lesson plans that focus on the effects of globalization Shows how the lesson can be improved to "turn on" learning. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JNFR; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 188 x 14. Weight in Grams: 558.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470383704
- ISBN
- 9780470383704
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Condition: New
€ 207.80
€ 207.80
Hardback. Investigates battles over a wide range of topics that have fractured school and university communities - homosexuality-themed children's books, research on race-based intelligence, the teaching of evolution, the regulation of hate speech, and more. This title is suitable for those who are concerned with academic goals and agendas in our schools. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNL; JNM; JPVH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 24. Weight in Grams: 602. Academic Freedom and Free Speech in America's Schools and Universities. 352 pages. Investigates battles over a wide range of topics that have fractured school and university communities - homosexuality-themed children's books, research on race-based intelligence, the teaching of evolution, the regulation of hate speech, and more. This title is suitable for those who are concerned with academic goals and agendas in our schools. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNL; JNM; JPVH2. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 24. Weight: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300111811
- ISBN
- 9780300111811
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.94
€ 32.99
€ 23.94