Reimagining American Education to Serve All Our Children: Why Should We Educate in a Democracy?

Reimagining American Education to Serve All Our Children: Why Should We Educate in a Democracy?&#12288; examines and re-evaluates the history and purpose of public education in the United States, in order to provide students of current and future generations with a robust and fulfilling learning experience. The authors approach knowledge from a critical perspective, with the intention of broadening the definition of knowledge and critical thinking, positioning education as a gateway to life's endless possibilities and participation in a democratic society.&#12288; In asking "why should we educate in a democracy rather than why do we educate in a democracy," the authors suggest directions that need to be taken to enhance democracy, social justice, and the positive effects of education for all. Divided into ten concise chapters, this volume provides activities and strategies for developing meaning for often contentious concepts, illustrates concepts, and brings together new ideas as well as assessment ideas. Greenblatt and Michelli and their co-authors cover a diverse range of important topics allowing us to understand education in a democracy, including: <ul> <li>Socio-political barriers to knowledge</li> <li>The importance of all subjects, including the arts, health and physical education</li> <li>Methods of fostering imaginative thinking</li> <li>The political nature of the effects of policies on education</li> </ul> Reimagining American Education to Serve All Our Children aims to provide practicing teachers, teacher educators, graduate education students - and all those interested in enhancing education, a discussion on the relationship between education and policy. A topical conversation, this book aids readers to develop a better understanding of the effects of social justice on American learners and the effects of education on social justice and democracy in order to take a position on these critical issues.

Education & Teaching

Michelli, Nicholas M.

Greenblatt, Deborah

Schools & Teaching

Routledge

Reimagining American Education to Serve All Our Children: Why Should We Educate in a Democracy? examines and reevaluates the history and purpose of public education in the United States, in order to provide students of current and future generations with a robust and fulfilling learning experience. The authors approach knowledge from a critical perspective, with the intention of broadening the definition of knowledge and critical thinking, positioning education as a gateway to life’s endless possibilities and participation in a democratic society. In asking "why should we educate in a democracy rather than why do we educate in a democracy," the authors suggest directions that need to be taken to enhance democracy, social justice, and the positive effects of education for all. 
Divided into ten concise chapters, this volume provides activities and strategies for developing meaning for often contentious concepts, illustrates concepts, and brings together new ideas as well as assessment ideas. Greenblatt and Michelli and their coauthors cover a diverse range of important topics allowing us to understand education in a democracy, including: 
Sociopolitical barriers to knowledge 
The importance of all subjects, including the arts, health and physical education 
Methods of fostering imaginative thinking 
The political nature of the effects of policies on education 
Reimagining American Education to Serve All Our Children aims to provide practicing teachers, teacher educators, graduate education students―and all those interested in enhancing education, a discussion on the relationship between education and policy. A topical conversation, this book aids readers to develop a better understanding of the effects of social justice on American learners and the effects of education on social justice and democracy in order to take a position on these critical issues.

(Fiddle). This collection of more than 30 Cajun tunes is intended as a stepping stone for those who are new to the Cajun tradition. Because it's difficult to adequately capture the spicy, unique flavor of Cajun music in standard music notation, the specific notes and bowings in this book are but suggestions; the spirit in the music is quite infectious, and quickly you will find your toes tappin', your fingers flyin', and your bow dancing! Includes a list of sources for Cajun recordings, a discography, and a bio of arranger Deborah Greenblatt. Now with CD!

The Cajun Fiddle Tune Book

Humor & Entertainment

Centerstream

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Reimagining American Education to Serve All Our Children: Why Should We Educate in a Democracy?

Reimagining American Education to Serve All Our Children: Why Should We Educate in a Democracy?

The Cajun Fiddle Tune Book