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Thinking about Schools - A Foundations of Education Reader (Hardcover): Eleanor Blair Hilty Thinking about Schools - A Foundations of Education Reader (Hardcover)
Eleanor Blair Hilty
R3,965 Discovery Miles 39 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book considers how American public education came to be the way it is today. It helps students to have a better sense of how the past informs the present and how questions regarding who is served best by the schools tell us about the goals and aspirations of present-day schools in America.

Engaging Pupil Voice to Ensure that Every Child Matters - A Practical Guide (Paperback, New): Rita Cheminais Engaging Pupil Voice to Ensure that Every Child Matters - A Practical Guide (Paperback, New)
Rita Cheminais
R1,007 Discovery Miles 10 070 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Pupil voice is at the heart of Every Child Matters and is the driving force in acknowledging the rights, voice and choice of children and young people today. This very practical up-to-the-minute book is an invaluable and essential resource for all those working directly with pupils in schools and other educational settings, who wish to strengthen the engagement of pupil voice in their every day practice. This book covers: the origin, concept and principles of pupil voice the rights of children and young people in society today how the latest pupil voice national surveys and reports inform ECM practice at whole school, classroom and community levels effective practical approaches for gathering pupils views and enhancing their participation to inform and influence ECM decision-making evaluating the impact and outcomes of pupil voice on effecting change, in line with OFSTED and other national standards requirements. Featuring helpful checklists, models of good practice, templates and photocopiable resources that can be used in pupil voice developmental work, this accessible user-friendly guide is packed with useful information and advice, as well as offering suggestions for further reading, websites and resources. Those who will find this book useful are leaders and managers of Every Child Matters, trainee and experienced teachers, teaching assistants, learning mentors, leading teachers and co-ordinators for Personalised Learning, PSHE and Citizenship, local authority Children's Services professionals working directly with schools, and lecturers in higher education. If every child and young people's views really matter, then every educational setting will value using this book.

Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Lieske Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Lieske
R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Get your romance (writing) on! Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand what makes a great novel, so you can hone your craft and write books people want to read. We break down the romance subgenres, give you expert tips on plotting and pacing, and walk you through the process of finding an agent and getting published in today's competitive market--or self-publishing like many six-figure authors are doing. For aspiring writers longing to find success in the industry, Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is easy to read, highly informative, and a must-have! Refine your writing to craft engaging stories readers can't put down Find a route to publication that works for you--mainstream, or self-published Understand the ins and outs of the romance genre and its subgenres Learn how to get your work noticed in the popular world of romantic fiction This Dummies guide is perfect for beginning writers who want advice on writing and publishing a successful romance novel. It's also a great reference for accomplished writers looking to level up their romance game.

A Deeper Learning Companion for CLIL - Putting Pluriliteracies into Practice (Hardcover): Do Coyle, Oliver Meyer, Susanne... A Deeper Learning Companion for CLIL - Putting Pluriliteracies into Practice (Hardcover)
Do Coyle, Oliver Meyer, Susanne Staschen-Dielmann
R2,055 Discovery Miles 20 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

If education is to prepare learners for lifelong learning, there needs to be a shift towards deeper learning: a focus on transferable knowledge and problem-solving skills alongside the development of a positive or growth mind-set. Deeper learning is inextricably linked with CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) - a revolutionary teaching approach where students study subjects in a different language. Designed as a companion to the influential volume Beyond CLIL, this highly practical book offers step-by-step instruction for designing and implementing innovative tasks and materials for pluriliteracies development. It contains annotated case studies of deeper learning lesson plans across a wide range of school subjects, using an innovative and proven template, to help teachers explore the potential of deeper learning inside their own classrooms. Theoretically grounded, this book offers a roadmap for schools, ranging from exploratory first steps, to transdisciplinary projects, to whole school moves for curriculum development and transformative pedagogies.

MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Deskt op Administrator Complete Study Guide with 900 Pra ctice Questions: Exam... MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Deskt op Administrator Complete Study Guide with 900 Pra ctice Questions: Exam MD-100 and Exam MD-101 2e (Paperback)
Panek
R1,542 Discovery Miles 15 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Complete, UPDATED study guide for MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification exams, MD-100 and MD-101. Covers new Windows 11, services, technologies, and more! MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide, Second Edition, is your all-in-one guide to preparing for the exams that will earn you the MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification! In this book, well-known Windows guru and five-time Microsoft MVP, William Panek, guides you through the latest versions of the Windows Client exam (MD-100) and the Managing Modern Desktops exam (MD-101). This one-stop resource covers 100% of the objectives for both exams, providing real world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions. You'll also dive deeper into some of the more complex topics and technologies, including deploying, maintaining, and upgrading Windows; managing devices and data; configuring storage and connectivity; managing apps and data; and more. Learn everything you need to know to pass the MD-100 and MD-101 exams Earn your MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification to launch or advance your career Access exercises, review questions, flashcards, and practice exams, in the book and online Master all of the test objectives for the latest exam versions--updated for Windows 11 With this study guide, you also get access to Sybex's superior online learning environment, including an assessment test, hundreds of practice exams, flashcards, searchable glossary, and videos for many of the chapter exercises. This is the perfect test prep resource for admins preparing for certification and anyone looking to upgrade their existing skills to Microsoft's latest desktop client.

Museums and Education - Purpose, Pedagogy, Performance (Paperback): Eilean Hooper-Greenhill Museums and Education - Purpose, Pedagogy, Performance (Paperback)
Eilean Hooper-Greenhill
R1,163 Discovery Miles 11 630 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

At the beginning of the 21st century museums are challenged on a number of fronts. The prioritisation of learning in museums in the context of demands for social justice and cultural democracy combined with cultural policy based on economic rationalism forces museums to review their educational purposes, redesign their pedagogies and account for their performance. The need to theorise learning and culture for a cultural theory of learning is very pressing. If culture acts as a process of signification, a means of producing meaning that shapes worldviews, learning in museums and other cultural organisations is potentially dynamic and profound, producing self-identities. How is this complexity to be 'measured'? What can this 'measurement' reveal about the character of museum-based learning? The calibration of culture is an international phenomenon, and the measurement of the outcomes and impact of learning in museums in England has provided a detailed case study. Three national evaluation studies were carried out between 2003 and 2006 based on the conceptual framework of Generic Learning Outcomes. Using this revealing data Museums and Education reveals the power of museum pedagogy and as it does, questions are raised about traditional museum culture and the potential and challenge for museum futures is suggested.

Assessment and Intervention Issues Across the Life Span (Paperback): Lisabeth F. DiLalla, Stephanie M.C. Dollinger Assessment and Intervention Issues Across the Life Span (Paperback)
Lisabeth F. DiLalla, Stephanie M.C. Dollinger
R567 Discovery Miles 5 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume evolved from the second life span development conference held at Southern Illinois University entitled "Assessment and Intervention Across the Lifespan." Providing an overview and consideration of important directions for research in areas of assessment and intervention across the lifespan, the presentations covered a variety of topic areas including social ecology, cultural diversity, attitudes about aging, as well as attention, visual, and linguistic skills. This volume consists of chapters based on the conference presentations as well as additional chapters by experts in related specialty areas discussing attachment theory, learning disabilities, and phonological processing. The second conference and volume continue the work of the first conference and its associated earlier volume. The chapters cover important interactions between assessment and intervention for each major developmental period; several emphasize the importance of early assessment and intervention. A common theme found throughout is the critical connection between basic research and practice. The editors hope this book will prove useful not only to researchers, but also to practitioners in related disciplines working with individuals of all ages.

Critical Readings on Latinos and Education - Tasks, Themes, and Solutions (Hardcover): Enrique G. Murillo Jr Critical Readings on Latinos and Education - Tasks, Themes, and Solutions (Hardcover)
Enrique G. Murillo Jr
R3,942 Discovery Miles 39 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This critical anthology showcases an interdisciplinary forum of scholars sharing a common interest in the analysis, discussion, critique, and dissemination of educational issues impacting Latinos. Drawing on the best of the past 20 years of the Journal of Latinos and Education, the collection highlights work that has been seminal in addressing complex educational issues affecting and influencing the growing Latina and Latino population. Chapters discuss the production and application of wisdom and knowledge to real-world problems while engaging and collaborating with the interests of key stakeholders in other sectors outside the "traditional" academy. Organized thematically around issues related to policy, research, practice, and creative and literary works, the collection is sure to extend and encourage novel ways of thinking about the ongoing and emerging questions around the unifying thread of Latinos and education.

Civic Engagement (Paperback): Robin G. Milne Civic Engagement (Paperback)
Robin G. Milne
R1,250 Discovery Miles 12 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Civic engagement in this book is understood to include attendance at booked National Health Service appointments; compulsory attendance at school; the take-up of a variety of State benefits in cash and kind, such as Pension Credit and free school meals; and attendance at work. This book is the outcome of a collaborative exercise, in which specialists in a variety of disciplines have come together to better understand the state of civic engagement in the fields of health, education, social security, and employment. Their research is drawn primarily from the British experience, but the phenomena studied are international in scope. Generally, civic engagement has been improving, but in certain areas there are serious gaps that still need addressing. Administrative arrangements are shown to reduce absence for booked appointments, without necessarily making referred patients more or less likely to attend. A variety of measures are suggested for truancy, and the take-up of social security benefits faces a number of issues. Work absence attributed to sickness is at least partly viewed as a psychosocial problem. Economic analysis shows the importance of incentives, and the potential cost of changing from selective to the universal provision of free school meals. Taken together, the sociological analysis in the book highlights the fragmentation of society and its consequences for civic engagement. This book was originally published as a special issue of Contemporary Social Science.

Educational Philosophy and New French Thought (Paperback): David R Cole, Joff P N Bradley Educational Philosophy and New French Thought (Paperback)
David R Cole, Joff P N Bradley
R1,252 Discovery Miles 12 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Contemporary French philosophy perhaps reached a high point during the 1970s with the likes of Gilles Deleuze, Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida. Since that time, thinkers such as Francois Laruelle, Bernard Stiegler, Quentin Meillassoux and Catherine Malabou have continued on in this strong tradition, while deepening and rethinking many of the parameters that have made contemporary French philosophy so powerful and useful for understanding the contemporary condition. For example, new French thought has reengaged with the relationships between thought, science and universal commercial interests, and has investigated purposefully the possibilities of post-capitalist theorising. This book, while not exhaustive, takes the most pertinent aspects of new French thought, and applies them to the philosophy of education. In contemporary philosophies of education, the repetitions of evidence-based and neoliberal theories abound. This book serves as an antidote to the levelling off, and exhaustion in thought, that a capitalist takeover implies, while keeping sight of the crucial relationships between science, the arts and metaphysical speculation. Furthermore, this book represents a thoroughgoing thinking through of philosophy of education's relationships with neuroscience, new scientific paradigms, feminist materialisms, anti-correlationism, technology and the socius, and as such constitutes a new philosophy of education. This book was originally published as a special issue of Educational Philosophy and Theory.

Multiculturalism in Academe - A Source Book (Paperback): Libby V Morris, Sammy Parker Multiculturalism in Academe - A Source Book (Paperback)
Libby V Morris, Sammy Parker
R567 Discovery Miles 5 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Foreign Language Classroom - Bridging Theory and Practice (Paperback): Joseph A. Wieczorek, Margaret A. Haggstrom, Leslie Z... The Foreign Language Classroom - Bridging Theory and Practice (Paperback)
Joseph A. Wieczorek, Margaret A. Haggstrom, Leslie Z Morgan
R917 Discovery Miles 9 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Indigenous Children's Survivance in Public Schools (Hardcover): Leilani Sabzalian Indigenous Children's Survivance in Public Schools (Hardcover)
Leilani Sabzalian; Series edited by Eve Tuck, K. Wayne Yang
R4,054 Discovery Miles 40 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Indigenous Children's Survivance in Public Schools examines the cultural, social, and political terrain of Indigenous education by providing accounts of Indigenous students and educators creatively navigating the colonial dynamics within public schools. Through a series of survivance stories, the book surveys a range of educational issues, including implementation of Native-themed curriculum, teachers' attempts to support Native students in their classrooms, and efforts to claim physical and cultural space in a school district, among others. As a collective, these stories highlight the ways that colonization continues to shape Native students' experiences in schools. By documenting the nuanced intelligence, courage, artfulness, and survivance of Native students, families, and educators, the book counters deficit framings of Indigenous students. The goal is also to develop educators' anticolonial literacy so that teachers can counter colonialism and better support Indigenous students in public schools.

Valuing Disabled Children and Young People - Research, policy, and practice (Paperback): Berni Kelly, Bronagh Byrne Valuing Disabled Children and Young People - Research, policy, and practice (Paperback)
Berni Kelly, Bronagh Byrne
R1,357 Discovery Miles 13 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focusing on contemporary childhood disability issues, and relevant to the lived experiences of disabled children and young people and their families, this book addresses themes such as transition, identity, education, inclusion, and service provision. It also includes insightful contributions on participatory research and practice with disabled children and young people, including an emphasis on capability, voice, and communicative spaces for those with life limiting and more severe levels of impairment. The contributions to this book are grounded in a commitment to the rights of disabled children and young people, as explicitly recognised under the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (1989) and Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006). However, the authors also draw our attention to the detrimental impact of economic austerity and conflict on the extent to which these rights are being realised, encouraging further consideration of issues relating to social justice, inter-dependence, and participation. Addressing the diversity of disabled children's lives across service domains and international contexts, this book provides an evidence base to support the realisation of the rights of disabled children and young people. This book was originally published as a special issue of Child Care in Practice.

Home Education in Historical Perspective - Domestic pedagogies in England and Wales, 1750-1900 (Paperback): Christina de... Home Education in Historical Perspective - Domestic pedagogies in England and Wales, 1750-1900 (Paperback)
Christina de Bellaigue
R1,357 Discovery Miles 13 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is the first publication to devote serious attention to the history of home education from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century. It brings together work by historians, literary scholars and current practitioners who shed new light on the history of home-schooling in the UK both as a practice and as a philosophy. The six historical case studies point to the significance of domestic instruction in the past, and uncover the ways in which changing family forms have affected understandings of the purpose, form and content of education. At the same time, they uncover the ways in which families and individuals adapted to the expansion of formalised schooling. The final article - by philosopher and Elective Home Education practitioner and theorist Richard Davies - uncovers the ways in which the historical analysis can illuminate our understanding of contemporary education. As a whole, the volume offers stimulating insights into the history of learning in the home, and into the relationship between families and educational practice, that raise new questions about the objectives, form and content of education in the past and today. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Oxford Review of Education.

Creativity in Museum Practice (Paperback): Linda Norris, Rainey Tisdale Creativity in Museum Practice (Paperback)
Linda Norris, Rainey Tisdale
R1,243 Discovery Miles 12 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With this book museum professionals can learn how to unleash creative potential throughout their institution. Drawing from a wide range of research on creativity as well as insights from today's most creative museum leaders, the authors present at a set of practical principles about how museum workers at any level--not just those in "creative positions"--can make a place for creativity in their daily practice. Replete with creativity exercises and stories from the field, they guide readers in developing an internal culture of creative learning, as well as delivering increased value to museum audiences.

Environmental Education in China (Hardcover): Gerald A. McBeath, Jenifer Huang McBeath Environmental Education in China (Hardcover)
Gerald A. McBeath, Jenifer Huang McBeath; As told to Tian Qing, Huang Yu
R2,974 Discovery Miles 29 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The combined expertise of the McBeaths and their two associates is truly impressive: academic careers in science and politics and substantial work concerning the environment in China. This expertise is well integrated in this excellent analysis of environmental education in China. The depth of detail in the book is extraordinary for a discussion of Chinese public policy; the interpretations and conclusion are sophisticated and convincing; and there are several thoughtful policy recommendations as well.' - Cal Clark, Auburn University, US'Facing severe environmental deterioration for several decades, it is no surprise that China pays attention to environmental education as part of its mitigation strategies. This volume provides a useful overview of the development, state of the art and diversity of China's system of environmental education. Most interestingly, it details the similarities and differences with Western environmental education developments, both within and outside formal schools and universities.' - Arthur Mol, Wageningen University, the Netherlands China's environmental issues have been the subject of global criticism long before authors Gerald McBeath and Jenifer Huang McBeath began their study, yet often overlooked are the sizable efforts of the Chinese people and government to change attitudes and behavior in order to improve environmental outcomes. This much-needed book offers a comprehensive introduction to environmental education in China, from consideration of the environment in Confucian philosophy and provision of environmental education in schools and colleges, to the role of non-state actors and the media. The authors' examination of conditioning factors and educational variation within China - particularly their focus on the application of directives, new guidelines and analysis of teacher training in compulsory, secondary and college education - offers an insightful measure of the efficacy of environmental education over time. This unique book will appeal to researchers, scholars and educators interested in the areas of comparative education and environmental studies, both in China and internationally.

Nationalism,  War and Jewish Education - From the Roman Empire to Modern Times (Hardcover): David Aberbach Nationalism, War and Jewish Education - From the Roman Empire to Modern Times (Hardcover)
David Aberbach
R3,908 Discovery Miles 39 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nationalism, War and Jewish Education explores historical circumstances leading to the emergence of a Jewish religious school system lasting to modern times and the process by which this system was broken down and adapted in secular form as Jewish nationalism grew in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the Roman period, education became an essential part of rabbinic pacifist accommodation following Jewish defeats, while in the modern period, secular education was associated with nationalism and increasing militancy of emerging states. In both periods there was a revival of Hebrew and the creation of an educational system based on Hebrew texts. Both revivals were responses to anti-Semitism, which pushed large numbers of Jews away from assimilation into the dominant culture to a renewed Jewish national identity. The book highlights the centrifugal and centripetal shifts in Jewish identity, from messianic militarism to pacifism and back. It shows how changes in Jewish education accompanied these shifts. While drawing on historical scholarship for background, this book is essentially a literary study, showing how literary changes at different times and places reflect historical, socio-psychological, economic and political change. Nationalism, War and Jewish Education is original in showing how ancient Jewish education affected modern Jewish society, therefore it is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in Jewish history and literature, education, development studies and nationalism.

Indian Dairy Organizations - Sustainable Management (Paperback): Ram Dhiraj Shukla Indian Dairy Organizations - Sustainable Management (Paperback)
Ram Dhiraj Shukla
R932 R824 Discovery Miles 8 240 Save R108 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ethnographies of Science Education - Situated Practices of Science Learning for Social/Political Transformation (Paperback):... Ethnographies of Science Education - Situated Practices of Science Learning for Social/Political Transformation (Paperback)
Carol Brandt, Heidi B Carlone
R1,462 Discovery Miles 14 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Researchers who conduct ethnography in science education tend to have a deep commitment for transforming science to improve the lives of people in underserved communities. This edited volume explores how contemporary ethnographers in science education bring to light the local production of scientific knowledge and the ways it is implicated in larger social and political struggles. Ethnographies in science education contribute to understanding the experiences of linguistically, racially, and economically diverse populations who have been historically excluded from participation in science. An anthropological approach has also been instrumental in explicating the situated practices by which students enact science in the classroom and in their lives beyond schools. This edited volume brings together ethnographers in science education to contribute a global perspective on science teaching and learning in school and university classrooms, at home, and after school programs. Included are examples of ethnography in science education from the UK, Argentina, Canada, and the USA in which contributors point to promising directions for theorizing the 'culture' of science education as we undertake educational reform. The authors in this volume argue that ethnography is not only a valid approach for the study of science education, but also they contend that it is essential to the development of more equitable practices for instruction and learning. This book was originally published as a special issue of Ethnography and Education.

The Routledge Handbook of Education in India - Debates, Practices, and Policies (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Krishna Kumar The Routledge Handbook of Education in India - Debates, Practices, and Policies (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Krishna Kumar
R6,133 Discovery Miles 61 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This handbook provides an introduction to the system of education in India. It focuses on structural features, its relations with society and culture, and the debates that have shaped the present-day policy ethos. It will serve as a valuable guide to anyone seeking authentic information about India's contemporary educational challenges

Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership - International Student Edition - Casting Light or Shadow (Paperback, 7th Revised... Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership - International Student Edition - Casting Light or Shadow (Paperback, 7th Revised edition)
Craig E. Johnson
R1,755 Discovery Miles 17 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ethics is at the heart of leadership. Leaders must make every effort to make ethical decisions and foster ethical behavior among followers. The seventh edition of Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow explores the ethical demands of leadership and the dark side of leadership. Bestselling author Craig E. Johnson takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from many fields of research to help readers make ethical decisions, lead with integrity, and create an ethical culture. Packed with dozens of real-world case studies, examples, self-assessments, and applications, this fully-updated new edition is designed to increase students' ethical competence and leadership abilities.

Forms of Feeling - The Heart of Psychotherapy (Paperback, New edition): Robert F. Hobson Forms of Feeling - The Heart of Psychotherapy (Paperback, New edition)
Robert F. Hobson
R1,252 Discovery Miles 12 520 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

"[The conversational model is] the result of 30 years experience of working with distressed people and the utterly human problems of being together and yet so far from one another. It's about key words and concepts that are recognisable in any therapy session."--"Social Work Today"

Success is a Journey (Paperback): Roy Blatchford Success is a Journey (Paperback)
Roy Blatchford
R424 Discovery Miles 4 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Roy Blatchford is one of the UK's most respected educationists. 'Success is a Journey' is a beautifully written collection of his recent essays about the education landscape, reflecting Roy's very high regard for teaching and schools. Over the past thirty years, Roy has written widely on school and college inspection, curriculum innovation, global education, policy and politics. His love of classrooms and enjoyment in watching children succeed are always present. His conversations with students, teachers and leaders have informed the content of many of the essays in this collection. Roy Blatchford's influence in establishing national standards in England's schools is evident in the contents of Part Two of the book. He was lead author of the the DfE Teachers' Standards, Master Teacher Standard and National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers. Part Three explains and exemplifies the practice of Blinks, a distinctive approach to reviewing and reporting on education settings which he has, with colleagues, established over the past fifteen years in the UK and internationally.

One Good Year - A Mother and Daughter's Educational Adventure (Paperback): Laura Brodie One Good Year - A Mother and Daughter's Educational Adventure (Paperback)
Laura Brodie
R387 R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Save R67 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When Laura Brodie decides to homeschool her eldest daughter, her husband isn't the only one to cast her a wary glance. Countless friends and relatives question Brodie's sanity, but, after years of watching her eldest daughter struggle in the rigid public school system, she knows Julia needs a break from the uninspired and overcrowded routine threatening to drag her into depression. "One Good Year" is a lyrical memoir that recounts the battles and joys that emerge between a mother and daughter when they embark upon a year of homeschooling; steeped in the colors and characters of a small Virginia town, Laura and Julia's story deals in human foibles as much as human potential, describing love and anger along with reading and math. When many think of homeschooling, they envision a fundamentalist Christian mom sitting at her kitchen table, teaching creationism alongside algebra, or a family of bohemian unschoolers, tending a vegetable garden with fertilizer. But today, home education has taken hold among America's mainstream, with more and more parents turning to homeschooling as an attractive solution for short-term educational problems. As homeschooling gains legitimacy, Brodie offers once-reluctant parents a do-it-yourself solution to overcrowded public classrooms and expensive private schools. While most of us consider even one snow day a particular form of parental hell, Brodie embraced the challenge to do what traditional education could not: give her daughter a sabbatical to explore, learn, create, and grow-a year of independent research and writing to rejuvenate Julia's love of learning. It was anything but easy, but through the laughter and tears (and, of course, yelling), they forged an invaluable bond that will undoubtedly last a lifetime.

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