America's classrooms need a revolution in character development, and the step-by-step program in this book equips educators, parents, and other key role models with tools to bring it about.

Written over two and a half millennia ago, the Xueji (On Teaching and Learning) is one of the oldest and most comprehensive works on educational philosophy and teaching methods, as well as a consideration of the appropriate roles of teachers and students. The Xueji was included in the Liji (On Ritual), one of the Five Classics that became the heart of the educational system during China's imperial era, and it contains the ritual protocols adopted by the Imperial Academy during the Han dynasty. Chinese Philosophy on Teaching and Learning provides a new translation of the Xueji along with essays exploring this work from both Western and Chinese perspectives. Contributors examine the roots of educational thought in classical Chinese philosophy, outline similarities and differences with ideas rooted in classical Greek thought, and explore what the Xueji can offer educators today.

The Let Them Write Series is a classroom-tested, teacher-friendly resource for Language Arts teachers of grades 4 through 8. The program is organized in nine sections, each presenting a buffet of from five to nine 1- or 2-week modules. Each classroom-ready module consists of a series of comprehensive, easy-to-follow lesson plans complete with reproducible handouts and cross-curricular extensions, together creating a proven successful template for the teaching of writing and literary analysis skills. Character Development focuses on the creation of fully-realized, multidimensional protagonists and antagonists. Students practice first-drafting, editing, polishing, and sharing original paragraphs, scenes, and stories featuring the characters they have brought to life.

Focusing specifically on teaching in grades 7-12, this comprehensive resource guide/workbook involves readers interactively -- through discussions, exercises, vignettes, and case studies -- with the why, what, how, and how well of a performance-based, competency-based, criterion-referenced approach to teaching. Explores instructional planning, strategy implementation, discipline, legal issues, and both student and teacher evaluation. Reflects the latest developments in cognitive learning theory, the constructivist approach to learning, social/interactive learning, the current school funding environment, and the growing diversity of the student population. Emphasizes an eclectic model of teaching which encourages readers to choose effective approaches from a variety of possible teaching models. Connects strategies rather than teaching them as separate entities. For prospective secondary school teachers (grades 7-12).

In "7 Keys to Unlocking Life's Purpose," embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment. Through the exploration of seven essential keys, this guide offers practical wisdom and actionable insights to help you uncover your true purpose and live authentically. Each chapter delves into a key aspect of personal growth and fulfillment, providing you with the tools and guidance needed to navigate life's challenges and embrace your unique path. From cultivating self-awareness to fostering meaningful relationships, from embracing change to practicing gratitude, this book empowers you to unlock the full potential of your life. Whether you're feeling lost and searching for direction or simply seeking to deepen your connection to yourself and the world around you, "7 Keys to Unlocking Life's Purpose" offers a roadmap for personal transformation. With inspiring anecdotes, reflective exercises, and practical strategies, this book will empower you to live with intention, authenticity, and fulfillment. Embark on this journey today and unlock the door to a more purposeful and meaningful life.

Book 2 continues as the tiny fingers in Book 1 Grades K-2 grow and become more familiar with online activities. The critical job of ensuring our children’s safety expands as students become more independent and begin to have greater online autonomy. From Street‐smart to Web‐wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book — it’s a passionate call to action for teachers, a roadmap to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care. Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community. Each chapter is filled with practical examples, stimulating discussion points, and ready‐to‐use lesson plans tailored for students in third and fourth grades. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber‐safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful. As parents partner with educators to create cyber‐secure spaces, this book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership. It’s a testament to taking proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely. By choosing From Street‐smart to Web‐wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation — one click at a time!

How government can forge dynamic public-private partnerships All too often government lacks the skill, the will, and the wallet to meet its missions. Schools fall short of the mark while roads and bridges fall into disrepair. Health care costs too much and delivers too little. Budgets bleed red ink as the cost of services citizens want outstrips the taxes they are willing to pay. Collaborative Governance is the first book to offer solutions by demonstrating how government at every level can engage the private sector to overcome seemingly insurmountable problems and achieve public goals more effectively. John Donahue and Richard Zeckhauser show how the public sector can harness private expertise to bolster productivity, capture information, and augment resources. The authors explain how private engagement in public missions—rightly structured and skillfully managed—is not so much an alternative to government as the way smart government ought to operate. The key is to carefully and strategically grant discretion to private entities, whether for-profit or nonprofit, in ways that simultaneously motivate and empower them to create public value. Drawing on a host of real-world examples-including charter schools, job training, and the resurrection of New York's Central Park—they show how, when, and why collaboration works, and also under what circumstances it doesn't. Collaborative Governance reveals how the collaborative approach can be used to tap the resourcefulness and entrepreneurship of the private sector, and improvise fresh, flexible solutions to today's most pressing public challenges.