The campaign promises are about to become your reality: "Raise the bar of standards. Give schools the flexibility to meet them. Measure progress. Insist on results. Blow the whistle on failure. Provide parents with options to increase their influence. And don't leave any child behind." George W. Bush, Little Rock, AR March 24, 2000 "We will ask that every state have a real accountability system, meaning that they test every child, every year, in grades three through eight, on the basics of reading and math...and have clear consequences for success and failure." "As president, I want to fan the spark of charter schools into a flame." George W. Bush, October 5, 1999 "We will spend more on education and reading -- and will expect more in return." George W. Bush, October 23, 2000 Accountability. Standards. Choice. Readiness. You've heard the buzzwords of school reform. You've heard the campaign promises. Now, as these policies are being put into action with the new administration, it's time to ask: How will these changes affect you? * What impact will annual testing have on your child? * How will federal funding reforms affect your child's school? * How should you interpret the "school report cards" that rate schools based on test scores? * How will you know which options are right for your child? * How will gifted children and students with learning disabilities be affected? In clear, jargon-free language, Dr. Douglas Reeves explains the Bush policies for school reform, predicts how these new programs will change our schools, and helps parents understand their options. Throughout this practical guide, profiles of "Innovators to Watch" illustrate how early tests of these policies have played out in schools across the country. For ongoing educational refrom updates, visit www.kaptest.com/crusadeintheclassroom

Crusade in the Classroom: How George W. Bush's Education Policies Will Affect Your Children and Our Schools

Education & Teaching

Reeves, Douglas

Schools & Teaching

Kaplan Publishing

REASON to WRITE Elementary School Edition You can help your child: Read with greater understanding Improve in all academic areas Develop a sense of community and social responsibility Succeed on tests Award-winning author Dr. Douglas Reeves offers parents a simple, practical, and effective approach to helping children develop good writing skills. Through writing, children build thinking, reasoning, and communication skills that carry lifelong benefits. Reason to Write includes: An overview of the skills and knowledge your child should master at each grade level. A clear, simple system for evaluating your child's writing. An effective approach to identifying areas for improvement without discouraging your young writer. Stress-free tips for tackling writer's block. The top ten mistakes parents make when discussing writing - and how to avoid them. Dozens of ideas for writing activities your child will enjoy. FREE WRITING TOOLS ONLINE! Visit www.reasontowrite.com for brainstorming and organizational tools, writing tips, evaluation guides, and more.

Reason to Write: Help Your Child Succeed in School and Life Through Better Reasoning and Clear Communication, Elementary School Edition

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Reason to Write: Student Handbook Dear Reader: This book will help you become a better writer. Each chapter has some important information that will help you build your writing skills. We'll talk about the rules of good writing and the different kinds of writing, such as letters, essays, stories, poems, research papers, and journal writing. By the time you have completed all of the worksheets in this book, you will be a confident writer, able to tackle any school writing assignment. Why is writing so important? Writing helps you in every subject in school, including reading, math, science, social studies, and anything that requires thinking. Writing helps you understand what you read. Writing helps you learn. And writing allows you to play an important role in society, even before you can vote! This book is full of ideas to help you build your writing skills, whether you are an experienced writer or just starting to learn about writing. If you don't like to write, this book will show you how to write better (and then maybe you won't dislike it so much). If you enjoy writing, this book offers dozens of ideas and activities to help you become an even better writer. Ready? Let's get started! Douglas B. Reeves, Ph.D. FREE WRITING TOOLS ONLINE! Visit www.reasontowrite.com for brainstorming and organizational tools, writing tips, evaluation guides, and more.

Reason to Write: Student Handbook, Elementary School Edition

Business & Money

Education & Reference

Fearless Schools: Building Trust, Resilience, and Psychological Safety

Schools need psychological safety, resilience, and trust now more than ever. These are the essential prerequisites of learning for both students and staff. If we are truly going to make schools inviting places where all students can flourish, then educators must be fearless as they build trust and set high expectations. In this book, Douglas Reeves outlines the conditions for such fearlessness, which include refusing to tolerate mediocrity, confronting reality, listening, being candid, and learning from mistakes. He also answers questions such as: - Why is trust so essential to learning? - What are some examples of fearless organizations characterized by high levels of trust? - How can schools support the emotional and mental health of students? Whether you're an educator, administrator, school leader, policymaker, parent, or student, this book will help you move forward as a fearless school in a fearful environment.

Archway Publishing

Schools need psychological safety, resilience, and trust now more than ever. These are the essential prerequisites of learning for both students and staff. If we are truly going to make schools inviting places where all students can flourish, then educators must be fearless as they build trust and set high expectations. In this book, Douglas Reeves outlines the conditions for such fearlessness, which include refusing to tolerate mediocrity, confronting reality, listening, being candid, and learning from mistakes. He also answers questions such as: • Why is trust so essential to learning? • What are some examples of fearless organizations characterized by high levels of trust? • How can schools support the emotional and mental health of students? Whether you’re an educator, administrator, school leader, policymaker, parent, or student, this book will help you move forward as a fearless school in a fearful environment.

Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

This is the moment when coaching—instructional coaching, leadership coaching, and team coaching—is more important than ever. Today, education faces its greatest crisis since the Civil Rights Movement. Teachers and school administrators are leaving the profession not for lack of dedication but because they are physically, emotionally, and psychologically exhausted. They face challenges in academic performance, student behavior, and the sheer lack of sufficient hours in the day to serve students in the manner they know is essential. In this important book, Douglas Reeves and his colleagues provide practical advice that enables coaches and their clients to collaborate effectively to achieve organizational success while also ensuring the professional and personal needs of teachers, leaders, and their families. If we learned anything during the pandemic and associated school closures, we know that burnout is not a sustainable strategy. Readers of Fearless Coaching will learn: • The compelling evidence behind Fearless Coaching • Why psychological safety is essential for student and adult learning • The eleven biggest coaching mistakes—and how to avoid them • The essentials of the coach-client relationship • How passion and vision create the energy for successful coaching • The power of focus and how to avoid initiative fatigue • How to know if the coaching process is successful—measuring what matters most

Fearless Grading: How to Improve Achievement, Discipline, and Culture through Accurate and Fair Grading

There are few practices that have done more to encourage or discourage student confidence, engagement, and success than grades. Doug Reeves has tackled this topic in a thoughtful, critical, and practical way. After reading this book, no one can make a reasonable argument for continuing our traditional grading paradigm and practices. Reeves creates a discussion piece that can help facilitate a powerful improvement in teacher assessment practices. --Anthony Muhammad, Author and Educational Consultant In this timely and accessible book, Douglas Reeves provides wise, hard-hitting, and practical strategies for taking fear, drama, and dysfunction out the grading process.—Kim Marshall, Editor, The Marshall Memo (MarshallMemo.com)

Fearless Classrooms: Building Resilience and Psychological Safety for Students, Staff, and Communities

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Crusade in the Classroom: How George W. Bush's Education Policies Will Affect Your Children and Our Schools

Reason to Write: Help Your Child Succeed in School and Life Through Better Reasoning and Clear Communication, Elementary School Edition

Reason to Write: Student Handbook, Elementary School Edition

Fearless Schools: Building Trust, Resilience, and Psychological Safety

Fearless Schools: Building Trust, Resilience, and Psychological Safety

Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom

Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom

Fearless Grading: How to Improve Achievement, Discipline, and Culture through Accurate and Fair Grading

Fearless Grading: How to Improve Achievement, Discipline, and Culture through Accurate and Fair Grading

Fearless Classrooms: Building Resilience and Psychological Safety for Students, Staff, and Communities