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Johnson, Aaron M. – Teachers College Press, 2018
This compelling new book provides a deep examination of the experience of African American males in schools. Moving beyond basic notions of culturally relevant instruction, "Walk in Their Kicks" offers new understandings that will assist educators in developing instruction that respects these young men and fosters their participation and…
Descriptors: African American Education, African American Students, Males, Student Experience
Lazar, Althier M.; Edwards, Patricia A.; McMillon, Gwendolyn Thompson – Teachers College Press, 2012
"Bridging Literacy and Equity" synthesizes the essential research and practice of social equity literacy teaching in one succinct, user-friendly volume. Extraordinary K-12 teachers show us what social equity literacy teaching looks like and how it advances children's achievement. Chapters identify six key dimensions of social equity teaching that…
Descriptors: Literacy, Equal Education, Social Justice, Academic Achievement
Kinloch, Valerie – Teachers College Press, 2012
In her new book, Valerie Kinloch, award-winning author of "Harlem on Our Minds", sheds light on the ways urban youth engage in "meaning-making" experiences as a way to assert critical, creative, and highly sophisticated perspectives on teaching, learning, and survival. Kinloch rejects deficit models that have traditionally…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Current Events, Student Attitudes, Urban Youth
Sprung, Barbara; Froschl, Merle; Gropper, Nancy – Teachers College Press, 2010
"Supporting Boys' Learning" will help teachers develop knowledge and strategies for teaching boys in ways that build on their strengths, respect their individual development levels, and adhere to principles of child development. There is a growing body of research that has raised concerns about boys' vulnerability in terms of social-emotional…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education, Reference Materials, Teachers
Charity Hudley, Anne H.; Mallinson, Christine – Teachers College Press, 2010
In today's culturally diverse classrooms, students possess and use many culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse English language varieties that may differ from standardized English. This book helps classroom teachers become attuned to these differences and offers practical strategies to support student achievement while fostering positive…
Descriptors: Linguistic Competence, Standard Spoken Usage, Discussion, Language Variation