<p>This volume offers a systematic perspective on teacher workforce development, drawing on views that reflect local, direct, and national concerns about issues such as diversity in the workforce, recruitment and retention of teachers, effective professional development and compensation, and the effect of these workforce initiatives on teacher quality and student achievement.<br><br>The authors argue that current ways of thinking are inadequate for the nature of the work and future demands because of the neglect of the context, the lack of understanding of teacher career stages, and disregard of the "ripple effect" of educational policy. A coherent, cohesive approach must replace the fragmented and autonomous efforts that predominate today. The volume's authors demonstrate that until a more seamless and comprehensive human resource system is employed, widespread improvements in teacher quality are unlikely and the quality of learning will itself remain compromised.</p>

Developing the Teacher Workforce (Volume 1031) (National Society for the Study of Education Yearbooks)

Parenting & Relationships

Mark Smylie

Debra Miretzky

Parenting

The National Society For The Study Of Ed

The drums and horns of war still sound through the Middle Kingdoms, though the invading Empire of Thessid-Gola has been dealt a setback. The powers at play — the High King of Therapoli, his nobles and officers, the lurking Isliklid King, his warrior-servants, and the Sultan, commander of the Empire's armies — are all maneuvering for advantage, setting snares and traps for each other, with prisoners of war become hostages held in the balance. And through this den of vipers marches Artesia, self-proclaimed Queen of Dara Dess, with magic coursing through her veins, the whispers of ghosts in her ears, and an army at her back as she confronts the temptations, limits, and consequences of power.

Artesia Afire, The Book of Dooms, Vol. 3

Literature & Fiction

Archaia Studios Press

Blackguards Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues

Michael J. Sullivan

Paul S. Kemp

Mark Lawrence

Laura RESNICK

Richard Lee Byers

Django Wexler

David Dalglish

Lian Hearn

John Gwynne

Cat Rambo

Carol Berg

Anthony Ryan

Jean Rabe

James Enge

Jon Sprunk

Shawn Speakman

Anton Strout

Joseph R. Lallo

Tim Marquitz

Snorri Kristjánsson

Peter Orullian

Kenny Soward

Outland Entertainment

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