Developing Readers and Writers in the Content Areas K-12

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This practical, engaging text introduces prospective and practicing teachers to K-12 content reading instruction, describing principled teaching practices (Part I) then presenting narrative accounts to show how teachers implement the practices in grade-specific classrooms (Part II). Chapters on comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and studying include end-of-chapter applications that show how the practices apply to specific content areas such as science and mathemati… More >>

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From Hedge Funds to High Chairs

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The purpose of my writing is to document my journey from the world of finance to the world of early childhood education. I have spent the last 13 years in various roles within the financial industry in NYC. My undergraduate degree is in Child Development Family Studies from West Virginia University. My ultimate dream is to open up my own Nursery School. I will utilize this format to keep you posted on my progress and share what I learn along the way.Purpose De… More >>

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Central America Education Strategy: An Agenda for Action

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The main objective of this regional report is to provide an in-depth diagnosis of where Central American countries stand along several education dimensions, underscoring the most urgent and serious challenges, and suggesting policy options to address them. This is the first attempt at providing a comprehensive quantification of educational outcomes in four comparable Central American countries: El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. The report identifies t… More >>

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