In Better Than Carrots or Sticks, educators Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey offer a practical blueprint for shifting classroom management from traditional discipline to restorative practices. The authors provide strategies for building nonconfrontational rapport and establishing behavioral expectations that prioritize interpersonal growth over simple compliance. By focusing on conflict resolution and mutual understanding, the book helps teachers move away from superficial rewards and punishments toward deep-seated collective respect. Ultimately, this resource prepares educators to create a welcoming, constructive environment that supports both student well-being and academic achievement. 

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Draws from more than one hundred studies of classroom management to explain four important general components of effective classroom management and their impact on student engagement and achievement. 

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Day One and Beyond is a practical survival guide specifically designed for new or transitioning middle school teachers navigating the unique challenges of grades 5 through 9. Author Rick Wormeli provides frontline advice on essential "day-to-day" logistics, such as setting up grade books, managing record-keeping, and handling the first week of school. Beyond administrative tasks, the book offers humorous and insightful strategies for classroom management, navigating student social dynamics, and fostering positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Ultimately, this resource helps educators manage the physical and emotional aspects of the middle-school environment so they can focus on delivering high-quality instruction to young adolescents. 

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ENVoY is Michael Grinder's distillation of the best and most practical managemant techniques gleaned from over a decade of personal research(visiting over 4,000 classrooms). This book is a collection of 31 nonverbal management skills which foster a win-win atmosphere in the classroom. It can be used by the individual teacher or utilized as a manual for prfessional development and is ideally suited for peer coaching. You will learn how to: get the class's attention quicker; employ transitions effectively; increase concentration and productivity during seatwork; have more energy both during the school day and at home; and positively influence the single most powerful leverage point in education -- the teacher/student relationship. 

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 A guide for teachers at any level shares ideas on classroom management and designing lessons for academic success. 

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The Highly Engaged Classroom posits that student engagement is the result of intentional teacher planning rather than mere chance. This practical guide translates educational research into actionable strategies by addressing four core questions that determine student involvement: "How do I feel? Am I interested? Is this important? and Can I do this?" Each chapter provides research-based recommendations, classroom examples, and exercises designed to help educators make high levels of attention the norm. By mastering these specific strategies, teachers can create a structured environment where engagement is consistently generated and maintained. 

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Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome, written by Robby Novak and Brad Montague, is an inspiring and humorous 240-page book designed to help readers make the world a little brighter. Based on the viral YouTube sensation, the guide features a practical list of 100 ways to choose "awesomeness," such as putting your phone down or leaving kind notes for strangers. It also includes exclusive pep talks and uplifting interviews with notable celebrities ranging from Michelle Obama to Beyoncé. Ultimately, this high-quality paperback serves as a fun, step-by-step roadmap for anyone looking to celebrate life and spread joy. (Teacher's Manual Included!)

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Source for classroom management and creative an environment that is encouraging, empowering and excellence in every classroom. 

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The Art of Coaching Teams by Elena Aguilar provides a comprehensive framework for educational leaders to build collaborative, resilient communities that can effectively transform school culture. Moving beyond generic leadership formulas, the book emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, trust-building, and adaptive communication to navigate complex team dynamics and conflict. Aguilar equips administrators and coaches with practical, downloadable tools—including scripts and protocols—to streamline everything from meeting agendas to goal setting. Ultimately, the guide serves as a practical roadmap for fostering high-performing groups capable of sustained growth and meaningful school-wide change. 

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In Better Conversations, instructional coaching expert Jim Knight argues that the quality of a school is directly tied to the quality of its communication, making better dialogue essential for student success. The book provides administrators, coaches, and teachers with practical habits to transform their daily interactions, focusing on skills like empathetic listening, finding common ground, and building trust. Ultimately, it serves as a call to action for educators to improve their communication skills in order to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. 

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In The Burnout Cure, award-winning educator Chase Mielke offers a research-based guide to help teachers combat burnout by applying the principles of positive psychology and social-emotional learning. The book provides immediate, actionable strategies focused on mindfulness, empathy, gratitude, and altruism that are designed to shift an educator's daily outlook and reignite their passion for the profession. By integrating these practices into both their personal lives and classroom lessons, teachers can enhance their own well-being while simultaneously modeling resilience for their students. Ultimately, Mielke delivers a lighthearted yet practical roadmap for educators to regain their determination and thrive both in and out of the classroom. 

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Features over 60 step-by-step procedures, checklists, and planning guides for supervisors, mentors, and all those engaged in in-service teacher training. NEW to this edition

- updated coverage of standards

- assessment

- analyzing student work

- cognitive coaching

- and more... 

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In Dare to Lead, Brené Brown redefines leadership not as a function of titles or power, but as the courage to recognize and develop the potential in people and ideas. She argues that true leadership requires leaning into vulnerability, curiosity, and empathy, especially in cultures dominated by fear and uncertainty. Based on two decades of research, Brown identifies four teachable skill sets that allow individuals to choose courage over comfort and engage in the "brave work" of tough conversations. Ultimately, the book serves as a practical guide for anyone looking to build more resilient, human-centered organizations by embedding courage into their professional culture 

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The second edition of The First Years Matter offers a proactive, twelve-month curriculum designed to guide early-career teachers through the complexities of classroom management, instruction, and assessment. The book emphasizes "mindful" practice, helping educators align their development with district evaluation standards while integrating student voice to build a strong learning community. By providing practical action steps and a companion website with digital tools, it encourages effective collaboration with mentors to differentiate instruction and document professional growth. Ultimately, this resource serves as an empowering roadmap for novice teachers to transition from their first years into confident, long-term classroom leaders. 

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Building on a decade of research, Jim Knight’s The Impact Cycle introduces a refined instructional coaching model designed to bridge the gap between professional development and measurable student improvement. This comprehensive guide provides educators with practical tools, including an instructional playbook and video program, to facilitate collaborative partnerships and help teachers set emotionally compelling, student-focused goals. By streamlining data collection and promoting deep listening, the book empowers coaches to monitor progress effectively and foster a culture of continuous growth. Ultimately, Knight offers a roadmap for educators to refine their practice and help both teachers and students realize their full potential. 

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The second edition of Mentoring in Action provides a comprehensive, twelve-month curriculum designed to empower novice teachers through a "mindful mentoring" approach. By aligning developmental conversations with teaching standards and evaluation criteria, the book helps mentors support new educators in becoming effective future leaders. The guide offers practical tools for differentiating support, preventing burnout through social-emotional learning, and using student feedback to drive instructional growth. Additionally, the updated edition features digital resources like QR codes and a companion website to streamline the planning and reflection process for a more transformative mentoring experience. 

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The expanded third edition of Carol Ann Tomlinson’s foundational work provides a comprehensive guide to differentiated instruction, emphasizing its necessity in today’s increasingly diverse classrooms. Tomlinson details how to manage a flexible learning environment while planning lessons tailored to students' varying readiness, interests, and learning profiles. By providing strategies to differentiate content, process, and products, the book helps educators move away from a "one-size-fits-all" approach to honor the unique cognitive and emotional needs of every learner. Ultimately, it serves as a practical roadmap for supporting advanced, middle, and struggling students alike within a single, cohesive academic community. 

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In this essential guide, Carol Ann Tomlinson expands on the principles of responsive teaching to help educators implement differentiation across diverse school settings and student populations. The book outlines core frameworks—including five fundamental student needs and six foundational classroom elements—that empower teachers to create more engaging and effective learning environments. Through detailed scenarios and practical activities, Tomlinson provides the tools necessary to develop classroom routines that support achievement for every learner. By focusing on high-quality curriculum and intentional teacher responses, this resource offers a clear roadmap for taking instructional practice to the next level. 

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efore reading, hand out lines of a poem and have students try to build an idea of what the poem will be about invite two students to play good angel/bad angel for a book character have students perform a vocabulary statue depicting the meaning of terms such as global warming or deforestation. This book has many motivating ideas like this that energize students before, during, and after reading. These strategies can be done Individually, or through pair work or groups. Great for deepening reading strategies such as activating prior knowledge, inferring, visualizing, making connections, and more. 

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Highly acclaimed author Heidi Hayes Jacobs shows teachers – at very grade level and in every subject area -- how to integrate the teaching of literacy skills into their daily curriculum. With an emphasis on school wide collaborative planning, she shows how curriculum mapping sustains literacy between grade levels and subjects.

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Exciting and engaging vocabulary instruction can set students on the path to a lifelong fascination with words. This book provides a research-based framework and practical strategies for vocabulary development with children from the earliest grades through high school. The authors emphasize instruction that offers rich information about words and their uses and enhances students' language comprehension and production. Teachers are guided in selecting words for instruction; developing student-friendly explanations of new words; creating meaningful learning activities; and getting students involved in thinking about, using, and noticing new words both within and outside the classroom. Many concrete examples, sample classroom dialogues, and exercises for teachers bring the material to life. Helpful appendices include suggestions for trade books that help children enlarge their vocabulary and/or have fun with different aspects of words. 

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Innovative Protocols for ELA Instruction With this latest contribution to the best-selling series, Jacob Carr offers a new set of EduProtocols tailored to the ELA classroom. Infinitely adaptable and deeply engaging, these lesson frames can be deployed with almost any course content, as well as a variety of learning objectives. Designed to empower your students with the critical thinking and analytical writing skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond, these EduProtocols incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and generative AI. Sure to enliven discussion and build collaboration, The EduProtocol Field Guide ELA Edition is overflowing with ideas to help teachers “Go slow to go fast” and supercharge instruction.

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In I Read It, but I Don't Get It, Cris Tovani provides practical, research-based strategies to help middle and high school students overcome comprehension challenges like "fake reading" and difficult textbooks. Through engaging anecdotes and humor, Tovani demonstrates how teachers across all subject areas can integrate literacy instruction into their daily lessons without losing focus on their core content. The book features a "What Works" section in each chapter and a variety of reproducible tools, such as double-entry diaries, to support readers of every achievement level. Ultimately, it serves as a step-by-step guide for educators looking to equip adolescents with the sophisticated reading skills necessary for academic success. 

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Literature-Based Reading Activities is a brief, inexpensive book that readers will use and return to because the activities are easy-to-use and they work. This book provides classroom teachers and education students with successful, class-tested activities that are valuable for developing and implementing a literature-based reading program. One of the book's strengths is that activities are generic in nature so that they may be applied and adapted to a variety of books. It maintains a focus on the theoretical and research bases for the activities described. The book also provides guidelines so that teachers and students learn how to be effective decision-makers in planning literature instruction for their K-8 students. For teachers of K-8 literature students. 

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Get the "big picture" of teaching reading in the middle school, including research, as well as the practical details you need to help every stydent become a better reader. Veteran teacher Laura Robb shares how to: teach reading strategies across the curriculum, present mini-lessons that deepen students' knowledge of how specific reading strategies work; help kids apply the strategies through guided practice; support struggling readers with a plan of action that improves their reading motivation; and much more. 

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 The revised edition of Strategies That Work provides educators with expanded, research-based lessons designed to turn students into engaged, independent readers by explicitly teaching comprehension strategies. This updated version introduces new sections on content literacy, showing how to apply these thinking tools flexibly across subjects like science and social studies. By emphasizing the importance of activating background knowledge and monitoring understanding, the authors offer a roadmap for instruction that includes active literacy tools and differentiated assessment. Ultimately, the book aims to foster a deep love of reading by providing students with the skills to better acquire knowledge and remember what they read. 

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This comprehensive reference from the Consortium on Reaching Excellence (CORE) bridges the gap between vocabulary research and the "nuts and bolts" of explicit instruction for students in grades K–12. It provides in-depth guidance on three pillars of literacy: specific word instruction, independent learning strategies, and word consciousness. By breaking down the "what, why, when, and how" of each element, the book offers teachers step-by-step lesson models, scripts, and reproducible resources for immediate classroom use. This hybrid textbook and handbook is designed to help educators implement evidence-based practices that significantly improve reading comprehension and academic achievement for all learners. 

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This book outlines an ambitious educational model that rejects the simplification of curriculum for English Learners, arguing instead for the amplification of concepts and texts to foster intellectual growth. Grounded in sociocultural theory, the authors demonstrate how language and academic proficiency develop simultaneously through high-quality disciplinary tasks and meaningful classroom interactions. By providing clear guidance and subject-specific examples, the text serves as a practical roadmap for educators to design challenging, supportive units that promote student autonomy. Ultimately, it offers a coherent framework for teachers and school leaders to ensure all students engage in the productive and rigorous learning necessary for academic success. 

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Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners provides mainstream teachers with research-based, actionable strategies to integrate language development directly into academic content. By utilizing the SIOP model and "sheltered instruction," the book helps educators make complex subjects comprehensible for students while they are still acquiring English. The guide also emphasizes the role of technology integration and cross-curricular support to connect classroom learning with students' real-world language exposure. Ultimately, it offers a practical roadmap for transforming traditional ESL instruction into a comprehensive, whole-school approach that ensures academic success for all learners. 

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This research-based resource offers over 200 targeted interventions designed to adapt the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Recognizing that standard models often overlook the complexities of language acquisition, the book provides educators with concrete, step-by-step strategies to address cognitive, literacy, and behavioral needs across all three RTI tiers. With a reader-friendly format and practical examples, it serves as a vital tool for distinguishing between natural language development and genuine special education requirements. Ultimately, the guide empowers teachers to provide equitable, effective instruction that looks beyond simple test scores to support the whole learner. 

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This guide by Brenda Custodio and Judith O’Loughlin offers expert strategies for supporting Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE), particularly refugee and Latino immigrant children who face daunting academic and social hurdles. The authors provide essential background on the causes of interrupted schooling alongside practical recommendations for building student resilience and fostering supportive environments at every institutional level. Central to the book is the conviction that these students can make rapid progress when provided with intentional, specialized focus from their educators. Ultimately, the text serves as a foundational resource for school personnel dedicated to helping newly arrived learners succeed both in and out of the classroom. 

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This book addresses the gap in educational literature regarding trauma-informed pedagogy specifically tailored for English learners with immigrant backgrounds. By synthesizing research on trauma and social-emotional learning, the authors provide practical strategies for teachers and administrators to understand their students' past experiences and foster academic and emotional growth. The text focuses on creating safe school environments that nurture student resilience while also offering essential guidance on self-care for the educators themselves. As a comprehensive resource, it further includes curated recommendations to help school personnel deepen their understanding of migration and healing. 

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Developing Tenacity moves beyond basic concepts like "grit" to provide a research-based synthesis of how students can effectively persevere through academic and life challenges. Authors Lucas and Spencer identify four key habits—confidence, control, commitment, and connectivity—and offer action-oriented strategies to systematically embed these traits into the school curriculum. The book features diverse pedagogical approaches, such as deliberate practice and self-evaluation, alongside inventive assessment methods and real-world case studies for primary and secondary settings. Ultimately, it serves as a practical roadmap for school leaders and teachers to cultivate a "tenacious learning culture" that boosts student agency and self-efficacy. 

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With all the talk of failing schools these days, we often forget that schools can fail their brightest students too. Gifted children forced into a "one size fits all" approach to schooling find themselves bored or frustrated, which can lead to underachievement, behavioral problems, or depression. Without sufficient challenges and resources, say Jan and Bob Davidson, America's brightest young minds languish, never reaching their full potential. Society can't afford that loss.

In Genius Denied, the Davidsons -- founders of a nonprofit institute that provides assistance to gifted children -- offer hope and practical advice to parents and students alike. Through their own experiences and those of the families they've worked with, the Davidsons show parents how to find an appropriate education for their children, when to go outside the school system, and how to create a support network with school authorities and other parents. Genius Denied shows that with commitment and creativity, gifted students can get the education they deserve, one that nurtures their talents and minds 

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This book has become a classic in the fields of gifted education and gifted psychology. For years, parents have referred to it as “the Dr. Spock book for parents of gifted children.” Gifted children have unique social and emotional concerns, and this book provides the guidance that parents need to support them. Each chapter features problems or issues common to gifted children and their families. Topics include communication, discipline, friends, sibling rivalry, and educational needs. 

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Removing the Mask defines the difference between treating students equally and treating them equitably in gifted and talented (GT) programs. This book challenges readers to reflect on the integrity of identification processes. Does all students really mean all students? In reality, most identification procedures have educators identifying opportunity rather than giftedness. Instead of focusing on deficits, Removing the Mask gives attention to uncovering the assets of students living in poverty. Key points and student scenarios provide practical opportunities to use the assessment forms included in the book. The Environmental Opportunities Profile (EOP), the Preponderance of Evidence Grid, and the Slocumb-Payne Teacher Perception Inventory: A Scale for Rating Superior Students from Diverse Backgrounds are tools that help create equity in identifying GT students. This edition provides educators and administrators of gifted and talented programs with a practical and ethical approach to identification and services for all GT students, including those living in poverty. 

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A cooperative publication of the National Association for Gifted Children and Prufrock Press, Serving Gifted Students in Rural Settings provides a framework for educating the gifted in rural settings. The book outlines practical, theoretical, and evidence-supported approaches for understanding, teaching, and leading programs for this unique population. Case study vignettes and practical ideas for administrators and teachers are combined with theoretical applications.

The first of three sections in the book outlines the various philosophies and current status of rural education. The second section focuses on practical strategies and evidence-supported approaches for identifying and serving rural gifted students based on their unique geography. Section three highlights support structures that are necessary for leading and supporting gifted education in rural schools. This book helps bridge the gap existing between rural education and accessible, effective gifted education. 

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Teaching Creative Thinking argues that modern students need robust capabilities beyond traditional subject knowledge to thrive in a changing world. Lucas and Spencer outline a "dispositional teaching" philosophy that fosters five core habits of mind: inquisitiveness, collaboration, imagination, persistence, and discipline. The book offers a wealth of practical, tried-and-tested strategies—such as playful experimentation and problem-based learning—alongside inventive methods for students and teachers to track progress. By providing real-world case studies and addressing common pedagogical pitfalls, the authors equip educators with a comprehensive roadmap for embedding creativity into every aspect of the classroom experience. 

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The fourth edition of this definitive guide, often called the "orange bible," provides educators with practical, classroom-tested strategies for meeting the needs of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) students with minimal preparation. It offers step-by-step instructions on essential techniques like curriculum compacting, cluster grouping, and fostering independent study to increase academic rigor within mixed-ability classrooms. The updated resource also emphasizes the use of technology for accelerated learning and provides specialized guidance on supporting gifted students with unique special needs. Furthermore, it includes extensive digital content, such as reproducible forms and professional development tools, to help teachers seamlessly integrate advanced critical and creative thinking skills into their daily instruction. 

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Though classroom instructional strategies should clearly be based on sound science and research, knowing when to use them and with whom is more of an art. In The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction, author Robert J. Marzano presents a model for ensuring quality teaching that balances the necessity of research-based data with the equally vital need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual students. 

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The Distance Learning Playbook applies the evidence-based principles of Visible Learning® to help educators transition from crisis teaching to purposeful, high-impact online instruction. Authors Fisher, Frey, and Hattie provide a comprehensive framework covering essential topics such as teacher credibility, instructional design, and grading in a virtual environment. The guide emphasizes educational equity and student self-regulation, offering diverse instructional approaches and specialized advice for teaching young children from a distance. With integrated video demonstrations and reflective planning spaces, this manual serves as an essential hands-on tool for delivering meaningful learning experiences in distributed settings. 

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Explicit Instruction provides a systematic and direct approach to teaching that is designed to promote high achievement for students across all grade levels and subject areas. Authored by leading experts, the book offers clear guidelines for identifying essential concepts, designing effective lessons, and providing structured opportunities for student practice and mastery. To support implementation, the resource includes practical tools such as sample lesson plans, reproducible checklists, and video demonstrations of the techniques in real-world classrooms. It serves as an accessible guide for both general and special education teachers looking to create an engaging and success-oriented learning environment. 

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The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning argues that student learning must never be assumed, but instead should be explicitly evaluated, monitored, and made visible. Drawing on decades of educational experience and an extensive foundation of research involving millions of students, the authors provide an accessible roadmap to what works best to accelerate learning. The guide equips educators with instructions for evidence-based decision-making, an introduction to 11 signature practices, and research-backed mind frames to maximize their educational impact. By implementing these strategies, teachers can ensure their practice is truly impactful and directly beneficial to student progress. 

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The revised edition of Eric Jensen’s Teaching with the Brain in Mind updates his classic work with the latest neuroscience to help educators improve student achievement. The book provides a clear orientation to the brain's systems, exploring how factors like emotions, movement, and stress directly impact the learning process. By offering practical strategies on everything from memory encoding to social interaction, Jensen empowers teachers to align their curriculum with how the brain naturally functions. Ultimately, the text serves as a call to action for educators to leverage scientific insights to more effectively influence student development. 

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Visible Learning for Teachers translates extensive educational research into a practical, step-by-step guide for implementing high-impact teaching strategies in any classroom. By linking over 900 meta-analyses to everyday practice, the book provides educators with user-friendly checklists, case studies, and exercises designed to maximize student achievement. It covers a comprehensive range of topics—from lesson preparation and feedback to student motivation and classroom management—while offering specific advice for school leaders to support institution-wide success. Ultimately, this resource serves as an evidence-based roadmap for both pre-service and veteran teachers dedicated to visible, effective learning. 

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Visible Learning: The Sequel advances John Hattie’s groundbreaking research by shifting the focus from what simply "works" to identifying the specific strategies that work best for student achievement. The book challenges the traditional "grammar of schooling" and explores why teacher professional growth often plateaus, urging a shift toward mind-frames centered on active listening and evidence-based discussion. By expanding the original model, Hattie examines the multifaceted influences of home, technology, and curriculum to create a more intentional alignment between teaching and learning. This updated synthesis serves as an essential roadmap for educators and policymakers to integrate rigorous research into daily classroom practice. Ultimately, the sequel provides the necessary tools to refine instructional impact and ensure continuous improvement for both teachers and students. 

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Based on 15 years of research, Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics offers a practical framework designed to shift students from passive learning to active mathematical thinking. The guide outlines 14 optimal practices and provides "macro" and "micro" moves to help teachers effectively implement these strategies in K-12 settings. By combining rich tasks with firsthand accounts and actionable advice, the book serves as a comprehensive roadmap for creating an environment where deep learning becomes the norm rather than the exception. 

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Adaptable, Easy-to-Implement Protocols for Social Studies Instruction

The EduProtocol Field Guide: Math Edition provides educators with a treasure trove of modular, innovative, and engaging activities that can be adapted to any grade level. Approachable and exciting, EduProtocols are gamified pedagogical interventions that flexibly work with a variety of learning styles so math teachers can meet students where they are, even as they inspire them towards subject mastery. Thoughtfully and comprehensively presented with step-by-step instructions for implementation, each EduProtocol is designed with Common Core standards and Four Cs practices in mind. Whether you are new to EduProtocols or an experienced teacher looking to add even more tools to your pedagogical toolkit, The EduProtocol Field Guide: Math Edition has something for everyone interested in customizable student-centered learning activities. 

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In Mathematical Mindsets, Stanford researcher Jo Boaler bridges the gap between cognitive research and classroom practice to help students of all ages overcome math anxiety and find academic success. By applying Carol Dweck’s "mindset" concept specifically to mathematics, the book provides teachers and parents with practical activities that transform mistakes and struggles into valuable learning opportunities. Boaler offers a roadmap for replacing rote memorization with rich, engaging tasks and suggests critical shifts in grading and assessment to foster genuine understanding. Ultimately, this resource empowers educators to unlock the mathematical potential in every student, opening doors to STEM careers and lifelong confidence. 

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This supplement serves as a flexible guide for educators to adapt "thinking classroom" practices across diverse environments, including virtual, hybrid, and socially distanced settings. It provides specific strategies for tailoring instruction to meet the needs of independent learners, homeschoolers, and students requiring one-on-one support for unfinished learning. By offering updated toolkits and implementation schedules, the resource ensures that deep mathematical thinking remains the priority regardless of the physical or digital classroom structure.

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Visible Learning for Mathematics provides a high-impact K-12 framework designed to ensure students achieve more than a year’s worth of growth by matching specific instructional strategies to the appropriate stage of learning. Grounded in John Hattie’s extensive research, the book argues that the effectiveness of approaches like rich tasks or direct instruction depends entirely on whether a student is in the surface, deep, or transfer phase. The authors provide practical tools, including rubrics and video clips, to help educators transition students from initial concept exploration to independent application in complex, new situations. By focusing on "precision teaching," the guide empowers teachers to choose the right move at the right time for guided, collaborative, and independent learning. This intentional design makes student progress tangible and visible, ensuring clarity on where learners are and where they need to go next. 

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In an increasingly polarized world, classroom discussions around hot-button topics are sometimes avoided by schools and educators alike. The authors of Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities, Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney, however, make the argument that students and communities would be better served by intentionally creating the conditions of a robust civil discourse within our classrooms and schools. In this book study, educators will learn strategies for becoming better facilitators of contentious dialogue and conversation, with the end goal of strengthening classroom culture and a shared sense of community. Addressing the problem of how to have politically and emotionally charged conversations in the classroom, this book study is particularly appropriate for social studies, humanities, ELA, and other related K-12

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Adaptable, Easy-to-Implement Protocols for Social Studies Instruction

With EduProtocols, Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern have created a movement that benefits teachers and students alike. By helping to manage cognitive load, EduProtocols help teachers save time in planning and move through more material more effectively with their students. Their success comes from their simplicity and from the infinite ways they can be adapted to any group of learners. In this long-awaited edition, educators Dr. Scott M. Petri and Adam Moler demonstrate how to integrate your favorite EduProtocols with social studies instruction and also introduce a few new protocols that are sure to become staples in your classroom. With clear examples and step-by-step instructions for implementation, each EduProtocol is designed with Four Cs practices in mind. Whether you are new to EduProtocols or an experienced teacher looking to expand your pedagogical toolkit, The EduProtocol Field Guide Social Studies Edition will get your students collaborating, creating, thinking critically, and communicating.

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Provides an opportunity for gaining a foundation, rooted in lived experience and research, for understanding poverty and addressing its impacts. Chapter titles: A Foundation for Understanding Poverty; Serving People from Poverty; Laying the Foundations for Institutional and Systemic Change. 

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n Seven Steps to Separating Difference From Disability, Catherine Collier provides a crucial framework for distinguishing whether a student's academic struggles stem from cultural and linguistic factors or an actual learning disability. By adapting the traditional Response to Intervention (RTI) model, the book offers a seven-step process specifically designed to help educators and administrators make accurate placement and referral decisions for diverse learners. The guide includes research-based strategies regarding acculturation and language acquisition, alongside a running case study to demonstrate how these techniques work in practice. Ultimately, this resource empowers school teams to provide more equitable services and targeted support for English language learners and limited-English-proficient students. 

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In The Canva Classroom, readers are provided with a comprehensive guide to using Canva for Education to create lessons that are both aesthetically pleasing and pedagogically sound. The book offers over 42 exclusive, customizable templates and practical "hacks" for integrating them into existing technology ecosystems while fostering student creativity and collaboration. By grounding design in frameworks like UDL and UbD, the author ensures that every activity is inclusive and aligned with high-level learning goals. Ultimately, this resource empowers teachers to streamline their workflow, provide real-time feedback, and engage their school communities through professional-grade design tools. 

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In Control Alt Achieve, educational-technology expert Eric Curts demonstrates how to revolutionize classroom learning by using familiar Google tools in creative and unexpected ways. The book provides step-by-step guidance on transforming standard applications, such as turning Google Docs into a canvas for poetry or using Google Slides to craft engaging comic strips. Designed for both tech novices and long-time users, these ready-to-use activities are intended to dazzle students and make complex subjects like math more accessible and fun. Ultimately, Curts offers a practical roadmap to help educators reboot their instructional approach and innovate within the digital horizons of their existing toolkit. 

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In Disruptive Classroom Technologies, Sonny Magana introduces the T3 Framework to help educators move beyond "digitally rich but innovation poor" classrooms by elevating technology use from basic translation to transformational and transcendent levels. The book provides practical examples, activities, and evaluative rubrics that allow teachers and leaders to self-assess their current practices and set meaningful goals for deeper learning. By focusing on high-impact applications, the framework aims to maximize student potential and unleash a passion for limitless, self-directed growth. Ultimately, this guide serves as a strategic roadmap for realizing the true power of modern digital tools in the service of instructional excellence. 

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Note: 2nd edition available as a full Tiger University Study.

Technology is transforming the human brain. Students are engaging with new information in different ways, so educators must shift their instructional practice accordingly. In Engaging the Rewired Brain, bestselling educational neuroscience author Dr. David A. Sousa looks at how technology changes the way young people's brains function and how educators can adapt instruction to keep them motivated to learn. With a glossary of terms and a resources section to connect educators with supplemental materials and information, this book is a must-have for anyone striving to understand technology's impact on the young brain and to prepare today's learners for an increasingly advanced future 

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Note: Flipgrid has been discontinued by Microsoft; however, many of the strategies used in this book are applicable to other tools.

In Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class, coauthors Joe and Kristin Merrill demonstrate how this free video platform can transform elementary classrooms by fostering meaningful discussions and equitable learning experiences. The book provides practical strategies for using simple digital tools to ensure every student’s voice is heard while building a supportive, social learning environment. Educators will discover ways to expand their students' horizons by connecting with global communities, all while maintaining essential privacy and safety standards. Ultimately, this guide serves as a roadmap for teachers looking to move beyond traditional instruction toward a more interactive and globally-connected pedagogy. 

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In The InterACTIVE Classroom, coauthors Joe and Kristin Merrill share a practical framework designed to help elementary teachers seamlessly integrate technology with content standards. The book provides immediately implementable lessons and strategies that transform traditional learning spaces into interactive environments focused on student engagement and grit. By following their "PIVOT" approach, educators can build empowering bonds with students and parents while fostering a classroom culture that challenges learners to grow. Ultimately, this guide serves as a hands-on resource for teachers looking to revitalize their instruction and achieve long-term academic success. 

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In The InterACTIVE Class: Creation in a World of AI, Joe and Kristin Merrill provide a timely roadmap for educators to integrate artificial intelligence into their classrooms while prioritizing student imagination. The book features over 40 ready-to-use lesson plans designed to transform students from passive tech users into active creators and bold innovators across all grade levels. By offering real-life examples and hands-on activities, the authors equip teachers to navigate the unique challenges of AI and cultivate an environment where critical thinking thrives. Ultimately, this guide serves as a practical resource for any educator looking to harness modern technology to nurture the next generation of thinkers. 

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In The Perfect Blend, Michele Eaton empowers K-12 teachers to move from being mere content deliverers to "architects of learning" by leveraging technology to individualize instruction. Rather than prescribing a rigid top-down model, the book offers a flexible framework and practical templates that allow educators to design a "homemade recipe" for blended learning suited to their specific classroom needs. By providing real-world examples and reflective strategies, the guide helps both novice and experienced teachers build on their existing skills to foster student advocacy and deeper engagement. Ultimately, this resource serves as an accessible roadmap for any teacher looking to transform their learning environment through thoughtful, designer-led digital integration. 

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