Blind Tom was the stage name of Thomas Greene Wiggins, a blind black pianist born into slavery in 1849. In this focused, consequential study, Southall reformulates the debate surrounding Blind Tom and
Presents strategies for creating a more personalized environment for high school students. The 18 chapters describe personalized learning plans that tie learning to the talents and aspirations of eac
Combining theoretical perspectives and stories recounting the experience of practitioners in North America and the South Pacific, this guide presents a view of school leadership that takes both social
This book is designed to share a lifetime of experience designing user-friendly yet technologically advanced classrooms. Seventy layouts, figures, diagrams, and drawings convey ideas and concepts whil
Some scholars define the French impressionist period in music to end with composers born after 1902, conveniently encompassing DuruflT and his memorable Gregorian-based Requiem with its impressionis
Babbage, a middle school associate principal at the Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School, inspires classroom teachers with "extreme" teaching strategies designed to make lessons worthwhile and inte
A completely up-to-date overview of the disorder of epilepsy, explaining how it affects teens, giving positive, factual information, and telling them what they can do to take control of their situatio
Born in New Orleans, Terence Blanchard has been successful as both a jazz musician and a film score composer. In this biography, independent filmmaker Magro draws upon interviews with Blanchard and hi
This study explores the aesthetic of Poe and Hitchcock in terms of a set of common obsessions, techniques, and genres. The structure of the study revolves around Eureka, Poe's explicit and allegorical
This fascinating anthology, a collection of 23 songs composed by a variety of Spanish composers born in the nineteenth century, provides an exciting opportunity to explore the gems of Spanish vocal re
American sociologist/social psychologist and author David Goslin examines factors affecting student engagement in learning, and explores implications of his findings for educational policy and practic
While many know "The Windy City" of Chicago, fewer have heard of "The Well Groomed City" (Hutchinson, Kan.) or "The City of Unparalleled Recreational Facilities" (Pico Rivera, Calif.). Thousands of ci
An elementary school principal and a former special education and regular classroom teacher shares ideas and methods for differentiated instruction to help teachers reach every student. They deal with
Music Melting Round: A History of Music in the United States provides a colorful introduction for students and nonspecialists alike to the scope of musical styles and venues in America from colonial t
Updated and extensively revised, this fourth edition provides a solid and substantial guide to a better understanding of this richly endowed but poorly understood nation. Those researching Guinea wil
A guide to understanding and coping with asthma when you're a teenager. Provides a basic understanding about asthma, the signs and symptoms of the disease, available medical treatments, and effective
Educational consultants Crawford and Dougherty describe methods by which education leaders can better understand the forces that perpetuate the sorting and selecting of secondary school students, and
This is a new edition of a two-volume set in which Berger (Institute of Jazz Studies) documents the career of jazz artist Benny Carter, exploring both his musical and cultural significance. New materi
A strategic plan is a useful tool for communicating the purpose of the library media center (LMC) to the administrators, teachers, and parents of the school community.
How can educators survive in the whirlwind restructuring and reform caused by the digital age? Will the impact of information technology improve learning, and how? The Promise of Technology in Schools
