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61.		The Right to Learn: A Blueprint for Creating Schools that Work by Linda Darling-Hammond Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass	List Price: $23.95 Our Price: $12.00 You Save: $ 11.95 (50%) Prices subject to change
Summary: A wrong edtion Content: Sorry, I have sent this book back (feb/22/06) to you because the one I recieved was an early edition (1997), not that I have bought. And so, I am waiting or for a correct edition or the money back in my creditcard. ... → Click here to read more reviews.

62.		The Skin That We Speak: Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom, New Edition by Linda Darling-Hammond 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.		Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching And Learning by Kathryn Parker Boudett Manufacturer: Harvard Educational Pub Group	List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $24.00 You Save: $ 5.95 (20%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Well Written But Not a "Cookbook" Content: The book appears to be a collection of chapters written by doctoral students of the editor. While the call to be "data driven" may be viewed as the latest educational fad, the central thesis (the making decisions in schools and classrooms based on student ... → Click here to read more reviews.

65.		Raising Lifelong Learners: A Parent's Guide by Lucy Calkins Manufacturer: Da Capo Press	List Price: $25.00 Our Price: $2.73 You Save: $ 22.27 (89%) Prices subject to change
Summary: A Must-Read for Parents Content: I believe if every parent read this book and embraced the concepts, our children would have the necessary background to become life-long learners. As a teacher, I found Lucy Calkins' book, The Art of Teaching Writing an indispensable tool. I feel this book ... → Click here to read more reviews.

66.		Becoming a Literacy Leader: Supporting Learning And Change by Jennifer Allen Manufacturer: Stenhouse Publishers	List Price: $19.00 Our Price: $15.20 You Save: $ 3.80 (20%) Prices subject to change
Summary: Becoming a Literacy Leader Content: This is one of the best textbooks I have ever read. It didn't even feel like a textbook since it was smaller and written in a very candid manner. Janet Allen did an awesome job capturing her experiences as a literacy specialist and passed on her wisdom to ... → Click here to read more reviews.

67.		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.

68.		Shaping School Culture: The Heart of Leadership (Jossey-Bass Education) by Terrence E. Deal Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass	List Price: $28.00 Our Price: $18.50 You Save: $ 9.50 (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.

69.		Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Assessment to Transform Teaching and Learning (Leading Edge (Solution Tree)) by Larry Ainsworth Manufacturer: Solution Tree	List Price: $34.95 Our Price: $22.00 You Save: $ 12.95 (37%) Prices subject to change
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70.		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.

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