Growing up in a small upper Midwestern town in the late 1930s, young Tommy MacAllister is scarcely aware of the Depression, much less the rumblings of war in Europe. For his parents and their set, life seems to revolve around dinners and dancing at the country club, tennis dates and rounds of golf, [...]
The United States has long been a model for accessible, affordable education, as exemplified by the country's public universities. And yet less than 60 percent of the students entering American universities today are graduating. Why is this happening, and what can be done? "Crossing the Finish Line"[...]
A comprehensive guide to the effective behavior management of youngest children. It emphasizes the establishment phase of a teacher's relationship with a new class. The essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies. It includes topics such as challenging student behavi[...]