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61.		Class And Schools: Using Social, Economic, And Educational Reform To Close The Black-white Achievement Gap by Richard Rothstein Manufacturer: Teachers College Press	List Price: $19.95 Our Price: $15.00 You Save: $ 4.95 (25%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Interesting View of Achievement Gap Content: This book really takes a look at the different "reasons" behind the Black-White Achievement Gap, because let's face it there still is one and when we talk about "poorer" familes, they tend to make up much of the black population. The book takes into account ... → Click here to read more reviews.

62.		The Skin That We Speak: Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom, New Edition by Richard Rothstein Manufacturer: New Press	List Price: $17.95 Our Price: $10.49 You Save: $ 7.46 (42%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Eh. Content: If I had written this critique just after reading the first half of The Skin That We Speak, it would look much different. The first half of the book was truly eye-opening for those of us who grew up speaking "standard" English at home, at school and with ... → Click here to read more reviews.

63.		Tinkering toward Utopia: A Century of Public School Reform by David Tyack Manufacturer: Harvard University Press	List Price: $23.50 Our Price: $19.88 You Save: $ 3.62 (15%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Excellent, although dated Content: Having read Tinkering Toward Utopia for one of my graduate classes in administration at the GSE at Rutgers, I would summarize that the book is excellent, but a little bit dated. Tyack & Cuban present a well-done overview of the American educational ... → Click here to read more reviews.

64.		Shaping School Culture: The Heart of Leadership (Jossey-Bass Education) by Terrence E. Deal Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass	List Price: $28.00 Our Price: $18.49 You Save: $ 9.51 (34%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Nothing Earth Shattering, But Good Content: "Shaping School Culture" is a good overview of the components of culture in a school community. The ideas could easily be applied to any group culture. Although there is nothing earth-shattering and no brilliant revelations, it provides a good lens through ... → Click here to read more reviews.

65.		Fires in the Middle School Bathroom: Advice to Teachers from Middle Schoolers by Kathleen Cushman Manufacturer: New Press	List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $14.58 You Save: $ 10.37 (42%) Prices subject to change
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66.		Because Writing Matters: Improving Student Writing in Our Schools by National Writing Project Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass	List Price: $19.95 Our Price: $10.42 You Save: $ 9.53 (48%) Prices subject to change
Summary: the tip of the iceberg Content: excuse no capitalization. the national writing project published this inquiry and best practice driven look into real writing as it intersects with real schools. teacher reflection, teacher as writer, and teacher as facilitator factor prominently into the ... → Click here to read more reviews.

67.		Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement by Victoria L. Bernhardt Manufacturer: Eye on Education	List Price: $39.95 Our Price: $33.25 You Save: $ 6.70 (17%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Data Analysis for schools Content: Extremely practical and useful book! This book was easy to read and to use. ... → Click here to read more reviews.

68.		The Unschooled Mind: How Children Think And How Schools Should Teach by Howard Gardner Manufacturer: Basic Books	List Price: $23.00 Our Price: $5.15 You Save: $ 17.85 (78%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Unremarkable Content: I am a new teacher (recently graduated from college) who was looking for a helpful, inspiring, and fresh-faced book about education. This book failed to deliver. I found the author's style hard to read and digest. There was little discussion about practical ... → Click here to read more reviews.

69.		Inside American Education by Thomas Sowell Manufacturer: Free Press	List Price: $57.00 Our Price: $7.81 You Save: $ 49.19 (86%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Every parent should read this! Content: This book is a MUST read for EVERY parent! Regardless of where or how your children receive their education, the information is pertinent. The first thing that I noticed is that Mr. Sowell must provide the most extensive list of sources I have ever seen ... → Click here to read more reviews.

70.		Dumbing Down Our Kids: Why American Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can't Read, Write, or Add by Charles J. Sykes Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin	List Price: $16.95 Our Price: $4.79 You Save: $ 12.16 (72%) Prices subject to change
Summary: repeat...repeat...repeat Content: I actually agree with the author's basic premise that the public education system is too worried about everything except the academic education of our children. I started reading this book prepared to nod my head and say, "uh, huh" while agreeing with his ... → Click here to read more reviews.

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