Schools That Work - Where All Children Read and Write (Paperback, 3rd edition)

"Schools That Work" provides critical insight into elementary schools and how they are to meet the increased demands of education for the 21st century. ""The experience of the authors can be heard on every page... [they] guide teachers and administrators in initiating change and inspire every educator to begin today to make a difference in his/her own school."" -Dr. Helen Hoffner, Holy Family University "Schools That Work"does an excellent job of covering key issues in school literacy programs. I particularly appreciate the good advice on working with paraprofessionals and volunteers, an issue that is problematic for many teachers."" -Mariam Jean Dreher, University of Maryland" "This no-quick-fix approach...underscores the importance of strong leadership and support from the segments of the school community to help insure that the literacy needs of all students are appropriately addressed."" -Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University New To the Third Edition * New coverage of reading coaches and their roles within the schools * Up-to-date review of reading reform models based on scientific evidence * Revised and increased discussion of recent federal and state initiatives throughout helps teachers address the call to develop high levels of reading and writing proficiency for ALL students About the Authors Richard L. Allington is a Professor of Education at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He is past president of the International Reading Association and the National Reading Conference, co-recipient of the Albert J. Harris Award, and a member of the Reading Hall of Fame. Dick has extensively researched effective teaching and how schools can develop effective, expertteachers. Patricia M. Cunningham is a Professor of Education at Wake Forest University. She has over 30 years of experience, taught in various elementary grades and remedial reading, and was a curriculum coordinator and director of reading. Her major professional goal is promoting literacy for all children and currently engages in staff development across the United States.

General

Imprint:	Allyn & Bacon
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2006
First published:	March 2006
Authors:	Richard Allington • Patricia Cunningham
Dimensions:	10 x 10 x 10mm (L x W x H)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	360
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-205-45635-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Promotions
LSN:	0-205-45635-9
Barcode:	9780205456352

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