A dozen children of different ages sit on benches in a sunlit room in The Country School, Winslow Homer’s 1871 painting. The teacher looks at the three boys to her right; like most of the other children in the painting, they are... Read More

"Rapid Recall for the Internal Medicine Boards Volume 1" is a test preparation book intended for use by candidates who are preparing for the American Board of Internal Medicine certification examination. It is distinguished from other... Read More

What happens when youthful lives are saturated by corporate interests that promote consumption, competition, hierarchy, sexism, homophobia, racism, and contempt for equality? What can educators do to balance these influences? How can... Read More

Given the intense competition surrounding college admissions, it is not enough anymore to create a college application piecemeal. Rather, the materials must function together as a whole. Co-authors Lillian Luterman and Jennifer Bloom... Read More

Teaching is more than just standing in front of a room and speaking. Instead, such professionals have to address the individual needs of a classroom. Diana Hilton’s book, "From the Heart of a Teacher", describes a school year in an... Read More

For frustrated parents who suspect that their children may have a developmental delay, there’s help—and hope—with this sound guidebook. Recognizing that parents know their children best and that “healthy child development is... Read More

“The most fundamental requirement for an educational system is the ability to motivate learners,” writes Gregory Pastoll, a native South African teacher and teaching consultant, in this indictment of what he calls the “Western... Read More

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is gaining significant importance as an indicator of a child’s future success in life. Like a child’s intellect, his or her emotional intelligence can be enhanced through appropriate educational programs.... Read More