"Education reforms have eroded the teacher's position. This leaves teachers with psychological scars -- scars that are fueling the recent exodus from teaching. In Educational Folly: Teacher Well-Being and the Chaos of American Schooling, Gonsalves lays out a new vision for the future of educational reform. This model centers around justice, community, and professionalism to return the teacher to the rightful head of the classroom and restore dignity...

Dulč Sloan's first memoir is organized into essays from her life. From a childhood moving between cities, starting her own business selling toys at a Miami flea market, to being a Black kid in a predominately white school, she's always used her masterful wit to challenge the status quo. Her purpose in comedy unfolded while navigating clubs and the set of The Daily Show. Have you ever dated an adult who roller skated, or went out with a mechanic just...

Outdoor behavioral healthcare (OBH) is an intervention for addressing maladaptive behaviors in youth and adults. Therapeutic field instructors are responsible for facilitating the majority of this treatment process by supervising clients through wilderness activities in cooperation with a therapist. This study measured the professional quality of life of field instructors working for OBH programs in the United States in 2023. This study measured the...

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Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38.

For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa's

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"On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by dark, catering to the vampires feared by society. But when her establishment is threatened, Arthie is forced to strike an unlikely deal with an alluring adversary to save it--and she can't do the job alone. Calling on some of the city's most skilled outcasts, Arthie hatches a plan to infiltrate...

Now in a durable hardcover edition, this collection of Level 1 I Can Read stories from the Berenstain Bears Living Lights library is sure to delight emergent readers, as well as parents and caregivers looking for trusted characters and stories that teach important life lessons. As they practice early reading skills, children will gain invaluable lessons about sharing, caring, and helping others, all while having a joyful time in Bear Country. Together...