It is time to reimagine what is possible and celebrate the brilliance that multilingual learners bring to today's classrooms. Innovative teaching strategies can position these learners as leaders in mathematics. Yet, even as the number of multilingual learners in North American schools grows, many teachers have not had opportunities to gain the…

Tamera Musiowsky-Borneman and C. Y. Arnold have developed a way to bring a minimalist mindset to the classroom and shed the burden of too many initiatives, strategies, and "things" in general. Their Triple P process helps teachers declutter in three steps: identify something's "purpose," "prioritize" what is…

"Lobby Activism: Feminism(s) + Art Education is" the scholarly examination of a decade (2008-2018) of feminist activism by 45 contributors. This anthology provides both a history of the annual lobby activism events of the National Art Education Association Women's Caucus (NAEA WC) and of the resulting pathways toward eradicating gender…

Drawing on the work of Eleanor Duckworth, this volume examines Critical Exploration in the Classroom (CEC)--a "learning-teaching research" practice that positions teachers as researchers of their students' sense-making and learners as theorizers and investigators. By integrating CEC into their teacher education classrooms, chapter…

Traditionally, educator preparation programs only provide classes related to content, practical pedagogy, and classroom management. If we hope to see any level of justice in the education system, preparation programs must include courses that take an honest and deep dive into the ways in which racism shows up in schools and communities. Aspiring…

Poetry has been around for nearly five millennia, yet never has it been more puzzling. Technology, social media, and the blinding pace of contemporary life leave many students and readers in the dark. Just in time, this book comes to the rescue not just with a response to the problem of understanding and enjoying poetry, but it offers a solution.…

The first of two volumes dedicated to this little-explored topic, this volume gathers international perspectives to critically assess how Waldorf education has been perceived and discussed in both public and academic arenas. The book thereby challenges the historical concept of Waldorf education as an international movement championing…

"Disability, Intersectionality, and Belonging in Special Education" focuses on preparing educators who use socioculturally sustaining practices, curricula, and instruction through an intersectional lens. This book empowers preservice students and special education practitioners and administrators to meet the needs of disabled…

In "When Reform Meets Reality," Jonathan A. Supovitz and contributors examine the qualities that make ambitious educational reforms impactful and identify common tensions that can thwart continuous improvement. Supovitz brings together educational researchers, district and school leaders, teachers, and professional development providers…

This essential handbook is a must-have for anyone teaching mathematics and statistics in Aotearoa New Zealand, from student teachers to experienced educators. It offers a comprehensive resource for both primary and secondary school teachers, filled with classroom-ready activities designed to engage diverse learners and foster positive mathematics…

Author Cara Shores provides a three-tiered instructional framework that helps educators establish integral baselines of performance for students, offering strategies for assessment, intervention, and remediation to ensure student growth. This book guides educators with step-by-step tools and methods for differentiated instruction and lesson…

This book addresses the implications of artificial intelligence for teaching, learning and academic integrity in higher education. It explores policies about the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), describes how to teach writing in the era of GenAI, and how instructors can design courses and assessments that prevent plagiarism while…

This academic book delves into the powerful impact of the Clemente program in Australia, focusing on individuals facing various disadvantages. Through partnerships with community organisations, municipal governments, and human service organizations -- the Australian Catholic University and, in Ballarat, Federation University Australia -- the…

This comprehensive handbook delves into timely issues in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts/architecture, and mathematics) curriculum and praxis. Cutting-edge research will help STEAM educators and researchers recognize and appreciate students' understanding of STEAM concepts, as well as capture contemporary educational, psychological,…

This book is part memoir and part history, sharing the story of what is possible when like-minded educators work together to address radical change. The narrative, written by one who lived it, shares the journey of the district, the experts who helped guide them and the practical applications that are in place to support the concept of…