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A former CIA analyst unveils the true history of fake news and gives readers tips on how to avoid falling victim to it. Former CIA analyst Cindy Otis will take readers through the history and impact of misinformation over the centuries, sharing stories from the past and insights that readers today can gain from them.
A masterpiece of heartbreak, hope, and humanity! Alternately gut-wrenching and deeply inspiring, When Stars are Scattered delivers an intimate look at life in a Kenyan refugee camp through the eyes of a young Somali boy and his nonverbal brother. A raw personal history, this graphic memoir explores global human rights, community support, and the transformative power of education.
Stop playing “phone police” and start building focus. A essential classroom roadmap for educators navigating the digital age. Moving beyond simple bans, this practical guide offers actionable strategies—from “Tech Audits” to “Digital Sabbaths”—to help students regain their attention and cultivate self-regulation. It’s an empowering, witty, and necessary read for anyone who wants to help students thrive in a world that never stops scrolling.
Every teacher is a reading teacher. An essential, battle-tested guide for educators struggling to reach adolescents who have fallen behind. From actionable strategies for word recognition to techniques for boosting student motivation, this handbook offers concrete solutions that work across all subjects.
Education should be a source of healing, not just testing. The “Historically Responsive Literacy” framework expands to include joy as a fundamental pursuit. This book challenges educators to move beyond shallow representation and toward a curriculum that empowers students as change-makers.