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My Autism

by Barbara Bamberger Scott

Colette Evangelista is the mother of two boys; one has autism, and the family’s experience is the focus of this charming book written for children of pre-school age to a few years older. The book’s central character has autism and... Read More

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Teachers Matter

by Pamela Harris Kaiser

Marcus Winters’s proposal to revise how teachers are hired, rewarded, and retained will infuse the debate about educational reform with energy, if not consensus, making his book worth reading for those who care about America’s public... Read More

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Defending the Citadel

by Wayne Lanter

"Defending the Citadel" is one professor’s reflections on the past eighty years of higher education in America. Lanter’s story is told through the lens of four decades of administrative and faculty conflict at Belleville Area... Read More

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Test Success!

by Kaavonia Hinton

Mention the word “test” to students, and a number of them will avoid eye contact, laugh nervously, and tense their shoulders. The higher the stakes, the greater the level of anxiety. Telling them to relax and study hard rarely helps,... Read More

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No-Nonsense Algebra

by Laura Munion

Richard W. Fisher’s approach throughout this book is as straightforward and practical as his advice to students. Early on, he states, “Learning requires repetition. Just ask any athlete or musician. You have to practice to get good... Read More

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Making College Pay

by Peter Dabbene

High school seniors and their parents put a lot of money, time, and effort into choosing a college, and there are plenty of books available that give advice on how to dress up a high school transcript or college application, or how to... Read More

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