McDougal Littell Literature, Grade 8, Teacher's Edition

Education & Teaching

Janet Allen

Arthur N. Applebee

DOUGLAS CARNINE

Yvette Jackson

jim-burke

Schools & Teaching

MCDOUGAL LITTEL

McDougal Littell Literature: Student Edition Grade 8 2008

Teen & Young Adult

Donna Ogle

Mary Lou McCloskey

Judith A. Langer

Robert Marzano

Carol Booth Olson

Aurthur Applebee

Douglas Carnie

Robert Jimenez

Education & Reference

Many urban educators live in fear: of their schools being labeled failures, of increasingly punitive sanctions, of loss of respect and livelihood. This fear pervades the entire school community, affecting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of its members. The authors of this guide to transformation in urban schools are convinced that the key ingredient for school renewal is fearless leadership. Fearless leaders work in schools under-resourced and overburdened and serve disproportionately large numbers of children who live in poverty and face racism daily. They are ordinary educators committed to proving that demographics need not be destiny. This inspirational yet practical book will help you bridge the divide that separates urban students from their birthright of a high-quality education. You will learn how to * Adopt a leadership approach, consisting of affirmation, inspiration, and mediation (AIM), that will transform your school into a flourishing learning community. * Build a leadership team of important stakeholders--including students--that is committed to improvement. * Tap into the resources that already exist in your school and jettison institutional arrangements that prevent your school from becoming an enriching and creative community. * Create supports that enable teachers to nurture their students' potential to meet high standards and become self-actualized learners. Each chapter closes with reflections and activities that will help your leadership team produce its own roadmap for change. Succeeding in the tough landscape of urban schools requires more than just passion and a sense of urgency; it requires real skills. Aim High, Achieve More provides insights gleaned from real-world experiences that will enable you to create a successful, vibrant learning environment.

Aim High, Achieve More: How to Transform Urban Schools Through Fearless Leadership

Veronica McDermott

ASCD

Unlocking Student Potential

Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

With foreword by Paul Liabenow Build compassionate classroom environments and mindful schools that prioritize high levels of achievement and high levels of well-being. Based on the latest neuroscience research, Mindfulness Practices details how mindfulness in schools can lead to new, improved ways of educating, learning, and living. The book's mindful education exercises are easily adaptable across grade levels -- from prekindergarten through high school -- as well as across urban, suburban, and rural school settings. Mindfulness exercises and trauma-informed practices for a positive learning environment: 
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<li>Explore the theory behind mindful education, including the interrelated nature of physiology, cognition, emotions, and mindfulness for students.</li> <li>Learn how mindfulness in schools contributes to a positive mindset, alleviates the impact of toxic stress, and takes advantage of neuroplasticity.</li> <li>Understand the effects of trauma and ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) on student behavior and the ability to learn, and discover trauma-informed practices that support healing.</li> <li>Acquire research-based mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises, yoga for the classroom, meditation for students, and cognitive reflection and awareness.</li> <li>Reignite the passion that first drew you to education and prioritize self-care for yourself and your students.</li> <li>Discover how to build a heart-centered learning community in classrooms and create mindful schools.</li>
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Contents: Foreword by Paul Liabenow Introduction 
Part I: The Urgency of Now Chapter 1: The Need to Care Chapter 2: The Journey--Healing Along the Way Chapter 3: Our Brain and the Mind-Body Connection Part II: Mindfulness Practices--Getting Practical Chapter 4: A Deep Breath Chapter 5: Move and Stretch--Yoga and Meditation Basics Chapter 6: Mindful Sensation, Presence, and Emotion Part III: Mindful and Compassionate Classrooms and School Communities Chapter 7: Mindful Instruction--Paying Attention to Your Students Chapter 8: Executive Functioning Chapter 9: Mindful Leadership From Within--A New Mindset Epilogue References and Resources Index

Mindfulness Practices: Cultivating Heart Centered Communities Where Students Focus and Flourish (Creating a Positive Learning Environment Through Mindfulness in Schools)

Science & Math

Christine Mason

Michele M. Rivers Murphy

Behavioral Sciences

Solution Tree Press

Build a thriving school community that creates healthy, resilient, and successful students. A companion to Mindfulness Practices, this research-backed guide outlines how to teach self-regulation by fostering the five Cs of social-emotional learning and mindfulness: consciousness, compassion, confidence, courage, and community. The authors provide a wealth of practical exercises, strategies, and tools to bring this scientifically proven approach to life across grade levels and subject areas. Use this resource to foster the well-being of every learner: <ul>
<li>Benefit from exercises that infuse social-emotional concepts and 21st century skills into academic curriculum across subjects and grade levels.</li> <li>Discover ideas for incorporating historical examples of consciousness, compassion, confidence, courage, and community into classwork.</li> <li>Learn ways to assess the five Cs elements, including the research-based S-CCATE tool, to provide evidence for what might seem unquantifiable.</li> <li>Become familiar with different ways educators have implemented Heart Centered Learning in the real world.</li> <li>Work with numerous activities and mindsets that foster a mixture of vulnerability and strength and ameliorate trauma.</li>
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Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Heart Centered Learning Chapter 2: Heart Physiology and Heart-Mind Connections Chapter 3: Consciousness Chapter 4: Compassion Chapter 5: Confidence Chapter 6: Courage Chapter 7: Community Chapter 8: Conscious Leadership Epilogue: Taking Heart, Having Heart Looking to Our Future Appendix: S-CCATE A Visioning and Assessment Tool to Create Heart Centered Communities References and Resources Index

Mindful School Communities: The Five Cs of Nurturing Heart Centered Learning (A heart-centered approach to meeting students social-emotional needs and fostering academic success)

Written by a collective of brilliant authors, this essential work provokes respectful dialogue about race that catalyzes school-changing action. The book masterfully weaves together an array of scenarios and discussions, and directly addresses challenging topics such as discomfort, violence, advocacy, bias, and responsibility. The authors call on their lived experiences and, most important, their work with tens of thousands of educators, leaders, and students to help all of us do better in our schools and communities. Learn how to talk about race in the classroom and advocate for racial equity in schools: <ul> <li>Recognize the presence of systemic racism in schools and understand why racism is such an uncomfortable topic for many.</li> <li>Use scenarios and effective discussion questions to encourage challenging conversations.</li> <li>Learn how to advocate for underserved communities and those who suffer under racism.</li> <li>Resist racial stereotypes and promote equity in the classroom.</li> <li>Take appropriate action based on challenging conversations.</li> <li>Ultimately develop classrooms, schools, and districts into safe, anti-racist educational strongholds and promote positive learning experiences for marginalized students.</li> </ul> Contents: Acknowledgments Table of Contents About the Authors Introduction: How to Get the Most out of This Book Part 1: Getting Ready for Challenging Conversations Chapter 1: Why Is Talking About Race So Hard? Chapter 2: Why Is Discomfort Required? Chapter 3: Why Scenarios as an Educational Tool? Chapter 4: How Can We Create a Safe Space for Conversation? Chapter 5: How Will Faculty and Staff Set the Standard for Challenging Conversations? Part 2: Using Scenarios for Important Conversations Chapter 6: Talking About Bias--How Can I Be Biased When I'm Not a Racist? Chapter 7: Talking About History--How Does the Shadow of 1619 Affect Us Today? Chapter 8: How Can Something Be My Responsibility When It's Not My Fault? Chapter 9: Talking About Advocacy--What Is My Duty to My Friends? Chapter 10: Talking About Law Enforcement--How Do Police Officers Help Us? How Do They Sometimes Hurt Us? Chapter 11: Talking About School--Where Are the Black People? Chapter 12: Talking About Violence--How Can We Talk About Terrible Things? Part 3: Moving From Discussion to Action Chapter 13: How Do We Engage Our Communities? Chapter 14: How Can We Advocate for Change? Chapter 15: Facing Disappointment and Loss--Why Isn't Being Right Enough? Chapter 16: How Do We Create Equity Consciousness? Chapter 17: The Next Chapter--How Do We Shift From Opposing Bigotry to Practicing Anti-Racism? References and Resources Index

Beyond Conversations About Race: A Guide for Discussions With Students, Teachers, and Communities (How to Talk About Racism in Schools and Implement Equitable Classroom Practices)

Politics & Social Sciences

Anthony Muhammad

Sharroky Hollie

Washington Collado

Rosa Isiah

Anthropology

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