Secondary Schools

Author : Chester E. Finn, Jr.
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400844576
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exam Schools written by Chester E. Finn, Jr. and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at academically selective public high schools in America What is the best education for exceptionally able and high-achieving youngsters? Can the United States strengthen its future intellectual leadership, economic vitality, and scientific prowess without sacrificing equal opportunity? There are no easy answers but, as Chester Finn and Jessica Hockett show, for more than 100,000 students each year, the solution is to enroll in an academically selective public high school. Exam Schools is the first-ever close-up look at this small, sometimes controversial, yet crucial segment of American public education. This groundbreaking book discusses how these schools work--and their critical role in nurturing the country's brightest students. The 165 schools identified by Finn and Hockett are located in thirty states, plus the District of Columbia. While some are world renowned, such as Boston Latin and Bronx Science, others are known only in their own communities. The authors survey the schools on issues ranging from admissions and student diversity to teacher selection. They probe sources of political support, curriculum, instructional styles, educational effectiveness, and institutional autonomy. Some of their findings are surprising: Los Angeles, for example, has no "exam schools" while New York City has dozens. Asian-American students are overrepresented—but so are African-American pupils. Culminating with in-depth profiles of eleven exam schools and thoughtful reflection on policy implications, Finn and Hockett ultimately consider whether the country would be better off with more such schools. At a time of keen attention to the faltering education system, Exam Schools sheds positive light on a group of schools that could well provide a transformative roadmap for many of America's children.

Author : Charles R. Hoffer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching Music in the Secondary Schools written by Charles R. Hoffer and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Alan J. Singer
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135041202
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Studies for Secondary Schools written by Alan J. Singer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its 4th edition, this popular text for secondary social studies methods courses integrates discussions of educational goals and the nature of history and social studies with ideas for organizing social studies curricula, units, lessons, projects, and activities. A major theme throughout is that what teachers choose to teach and the way they teach reflect their broader understanding of society, history, and the purpose of social studies education. Advocating an inquiry and activity-based view of social studies teaching that respects the points of view of students and teachers, and based in practice and experience, it offers systematic support and open, honest advice for new teachers. Each chapter addresses a broad question about social studies education; sub-chapters begin with narrower questions that direct attention to specific educational issues. Lesson ideas and materials in the book and online are especially designed to help new teachers to address common core learning standards, to work in inclusive settings, and to promote literacy and the use of technology in social studies classrooms. Chapters include highlighted Learning Activities, Teaching Activities, nd Classroom Activities designed to provoke discussion and illustrate different approaches to teaching social studies, and conclude with recommendations for further reading and links to on-line essays about related social studies topics. Activities are followed by four categories: "Think it over," "Add your voice to the discussion," "Try it yourself," and "It’s your classroom." All of these are supported with online teaching material. Designed for undergraduate and graduate pre-service social studies methods courses, this text is also useful for in-service training programs, as a reference for new social studies teachers, and as a resource for experienced social studies educators who are engaged in rethinking their teaching practice. New in the Fourth Edition Provides a number of new lesson ideas paired with online lesson plans and activity sheets in every chapter Takes a new focus on data-driven, standards-based instruction, especially in relation to the common core curriculum Addresses the interactive nature of learning in updated technology sections Reflects current trends in history education Includes more of what the author has learned from working teachers Offers a wealth of additional on-line material linked to the text

Author : Michael Rutter
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674300262
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fifteen Thousand Hours written by Michael Rutter and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secondary Schools and Their Effects on Children.

Author : Social Science Education Consortium
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781577661382
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching the Social Sciences and History in Secondary Schools written by Social Science Education Consortium and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Diane Bochner Gertler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Statistics of Nonpublic Secondary Schools, 1960-61 written by Diane Bochner Gertler and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Arthur Coleman Monahan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agricultural Instruction in Secondary Schools written by Arthur Coleman Monahan and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : United States Department of the Army
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Guidance in Secondary Schools written by United States Department of the Army and published by . This book was released on with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : United States. Office of Education. Statistical Division
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.2C/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Accredited Secondary Schools in the United States written by United States. Office of Education. Statistical Division and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Committee on Library Organization and Equipment of the National Education Association
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Standard Library Organization and Equipment for Secondary Schools of Different Sizes written by Committee on Library Organization and Equipment of the National Education Association and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: