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Blog Post - Memories of Desegregation
Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Summer Challenge 2023: Banned & Challenged Books
Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Summer Challenge 2023: Banned & Challenged Books
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"Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California"--
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The Life Model is a unifying approach to ministries of counseling, recovery, pastoral care, prayer ministry, deliverance, inner healing, child rearing, body life and health. Substance abuse recovery programs internationally are guided by the Life Model's five principles. Because the Life Model develops strong maturity, it is widely used as a church model, particularly where people must face suffering. Missions have adopted the Life Model for restoring...
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Student success is the heartbeat of any educational institution, a compass guiding the efforts of educators, parents, and stakeholders. It encompasses academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills. The topics of building strong bonds, united vision, celebration, clear communication, values integration, leadership modeling, policy involvement, and continuous improvement collectively form a rich tapestry that not...
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David Ellison wrote Repairing Our Divided Nation because he, like so many others, is frustrated with the division he sees in our nation, particularly when it comes to race and politics. In his desire to help create a better world for all – no matter one's color or political persuasion – Ellison studied the works of some of the world's most respected scholars and summaries of notable Supreme Court cases that continue to negatively impact society...
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The Third British Empire. Sir Alfred Eckhard Zimmern (1879–1957) was an English classical scholar, historian, and political scientist writing on international relations. His book, The Third British Empire, was among the first to apply the expression "British Commonwealth" to the British Empire. He is also credited with the phrase "welfare state", which was made popular a few years later by William Temple.
47) The Tale of Tsar Saltan, of His Son the Renowned and Mighty Bogatyr Prince Gvidon Saltanovich and
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The story is about three sisters. The youngest is chosen by Tsar Saltan (Saltán) to be his wife. He orders the other two sisters to be his royal cook and weaver. They become jealous of their younger sister. When the tsar goes off to war, the tsaritsa gives birth to a son, Prince Gvidon (Gvidón). The older sisters arrange to have the tsaritsa and the child sealed in a barrel and thrown into the sea. And let the action begin! Narrated by Tim Mirkin....
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It's a memoir of the journey of a school principal who conducted research in the endogenous hinterland of Baduy culture to find an accurate education system for non-formal schools based on local wisdom. This book is dedicated to Indonesian & worldwide education accompanied by an album containing songs with emotional nuances for every event within.
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Why do some people become good leaders, yet never become leaders of influence? Furthermore, do good leaders know their primary function is to influence members of their staff, including their managers, and employees?
"The most important leadership lessons I have learned in over thirty years of leadership, says Vann, is to influence and develop others around you."
In order for a good leader to become a leader of influence, they must develop all members...
50) Modern Education
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Get ready to embark on an adventure that will shatter the conventional boundaries of learning and transport you to a world of immersive experiences that will awaken your curiosity and deepen your understanding. Discover how these immersive learning experiences can revolutionize your educational journey, transforming the way you engage with complex subjects and unlocking your full potential.
In this book, we put personalized learning in the spotlight,...
51) Fool's Errand
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"In Fool's Errand, Scott Horton masterfully explains the tragedy of America's longest war and makes the case for immediate withdrawal. I highly recommend this excellent book on America's futile and self-defeating occupation of Afghanistan." - Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers whistleblower and author of Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers
"The real story of the disastrous US war in Afghanistan must be written so that future generations...
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We may not realize it, but children are hyperaware of money. They have scores of questions about its nuances that parents often don't answer, or know how to answer well. But for Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist and father, good parenting means talking about money with our kids much more often. When parents avoid these conversations, they lose a tremendous opportunity -- not just to model important financial behaviors, but also to imprint lessons...
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Who Helps Keep Us Safe? teaches emergent readers about the role of some important community helpers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren t facing too many challenges at once. Who Helps Keep Us Safe? includes tools for teachers...
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Test scores are low and stress levels are high at Ella Mentry School. Wellness expert Ms. Jo-Jo has come to help A.J. and his friends relax so they can ace the upcoming Fundamental Arithmetic/Reading Test. But can turtle yoga and crystal salt lamps really help A.J. and his friends relax and focus? Or will the F.A.R.T. end up blowing them all away?
57) Blood Scion
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"Fifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will; she is a Scion, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods. But under the brutal rule of the Lucis, her identity means her death. Her mother knew as much. She disappeared trying to hide Sloane's truth. Sloane, too, has hidden her abilities, but on her fifteenth birthday, she is conscripted into the Lucis army. Once taken, Sloane must not only conceal her power but overcome the bloody challenges...
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Goal takes evidence-based strategies to provide easy-to-digest, self-help exercises to improve any classroom.
This book is a must-read for any teacher or leader seeking to add to his or her instructional toolbox, set and achieve goals, enhance communication skills, and ultimately increase self-performance and student achievement.
Tova Davis, Ed.D., founder of Northstar Educational Consulting Group in Atlanta, draws on her...
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Welcome to this packet with two e- thematic units. Each unit has 5 lessons (circle time + activity) and the starting point is a children's song. Learning and teaching will be easier through active exploration with a variety of materials, hands on and inclusive activities that will provide experiences to develop children's cognitive, social, motor and emotional skills.
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This book will not only change the way you view learning; it will change the way you live your life.
In the education of the heart, learning is a sacred privilege, an act of wonder. Rather than giving you a set of tips and tricks to improve learning, it helps you see learning in a whole new way.
This book will help you: