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In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, where information flows freely and attention spans are fleeting, the ability to communicate effectively is more critical than ever. Yet so many of us struggle to articulate our thoughts clearly, connect with others authentically, and leave a lasting...

Nearly everyone swears - whether it's over a few too many drinks, in reaction to a stubbed toe, or in flagrante delicto. And yet we sit idly by as words are banned from television and censored in books. We insist that people excise profanity from their vocabularies, and we punish children for yelling the very same dirty words that we'll mutter in relief seconds after they fall asleep. Swearing, it seems, is an intimate part of us that we have decided to selectively deny.

In this fresh new edition, Georgia Heard offers updated strategies, lessons, mentor texts, and examples from both professional and student writers that resonate with today’s kids. An impactful complement to any SEL program, Awakening the Heart’s lessons and exercises empower students to connect with their emotions, identities, and the world around them.

Le Guin’s sharp and witty voice is on full display in this collection of twenty-four essays, revised by the author a decade after its initial publication in 1979. The collection covers a wide range of topics and Le Guin’s origins as a writer, her advocacy for science fiction and fantasy as mediums for true literary exploration, the writing of her own major works such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness, and her role as a public intellectual and educator. 

Glück ist keine Glückssache, sondern das Ergebnis von selbstverantwortlichem, entschiedenem Handeln...

The buzzy term in the self-publishing space right now is, "wide". I was doing this before it was a thing. As more authors hear about the benefits of self-publishing on multiple platforms, I find myself on the receiving end of many panicked emails. While the concept is easy to understand, the execution requires planning and patience.

Despite their gifts, students with disabilities are often viewed from a deficit standpoint in mathematics classrooms. These students are often conceptualized as needing to be fixed or remediated. Rethinking Disability and Mathematics argues that mathematics should be a transformative space for these students, a place where they can discover their power and potential and be appreciated for their many strengths.

In this no-nonsense guide, primary reading expert and classroom teacher Lindsay Kemeny shares seven ways K-3 teachers can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction.

In a few focused minutes, we examine developments in law and business across jurisdictions, from regulatory frameworks to judicial decisions, legal debates, and the language that structures them. This podcast connects legal systems, clarifies terminology across borders, and highlights the distinctions that carry real legal consequences. Primarily, in English. Occasionally, in Portuguese, where precision requires it.

This is a Tamil summary of the book, “Daring Greatly”, written by author Brené Brown. As you make your way through this review, find the secrets of embracing vulnerability to live a fulfilling and wholesome life.

Phonics instruction shouldn't end when students can decode short words. From an early age, they also need to be able to decode "big words" -- words with multiple syllables (sound units) and morphemes (meaning units) -- to read proficiently. The key is to teach them systematically and explicitly, in developmentally appropriate ways. That's where this audiobook comes in. Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer shares essential background on how language "works," provides a K-5 scope and sequence to guide practice, and offers abundant research-backed strategies that teachers can put into action immediately.

Whether it’s brusque, convincing, fraught with emotion, or dripping with innuendo, language is fundamentally a tool for conveying meaning - a uniquely human magic trick in which you vibrate your vocal cords to make your innermost thoughts pop up in someone else’s mind. You can use it to talk about all sorts of things - from your new labradoodle puppy to the expansive gardens at Versailles, from Roger Federer’s backhand to things that don’t exist at all, like flying pigs.

In Critical AI in K–12 Classrooms, Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie K. Heath draw attention to the biases embedded within AI algorithms, such as those powering OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E, to guide students and teachers in developing strategies to best incorporate AI—or not—into equitable learning.

DEI Exposed puts the spotlight on a Big Con: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Mit dem zweiten Teil für das Autogene Training bauen Sie auf den Grundlagenübungen des ersten Teils auf. Sie festigen und erweitern Ihr Können für Ihr persönliches Entspannungstraining. Das Autogene Training ist die bekannteste Methode für ein gezieltes Training der persönlichen Entspannung. Im Teil 2 des Kurses zum Autogenen Training vertiefen Sie die Grundlagenübungen und lernen die weiteren Übungen, wie zum Beispiel die Herzübung oder die Atemübung, kennen.

Meet the exhausted group of caregiving mothers who offer extraordinary care to a child with disabilities or unique needs. These unsung heroes, who walk invisibly among us, dedicate time, energy, love, and their entire lives to help their loved one who is unable to help themselves. A child with a rare degenerative disease. A sibling with autism. A teen wading through anxiety and depression. An adult child with a debilitating illness. A child with extreme ADHD.

This book will teach you to: understand what AI and machine learning are, and learn about new developments like ChatGPT; discover strategies for engaging students more fully using AI; automate administrative tasks, grading and feedback, and assessments; use AI in innovative ways to promote higher-order thinking skills; and examine ethical considerations of AI, including the achievement gap, privacy concerns, and bias.

Are you obsessed with the latest K-drama love triangle but also have the AP Spanish exam on your mind? Welcome to K-Drama y Conversación! This is the podcast for English-speaking teen girls looking to turn their passion for Korean dramas into serious Spanish skills. Each episode, we break down the plots, characters, and must-see moments from your favorite shows—all in clear, intermediate-level Spanish. Boost your listening comprehension, build relevant vocabulary, and practice the conversational skills you need to feel confident in class and ace that exam. Stop just watching dramas, and ...

In Small Teaching K-8, a team of veteran educators bridges the gap between cognitive theory and the K-8 classroom environment, applying the same foundational research found in author James Lang's bestselling Small Teaching to the elementary and middle school setting. The book demonstrates how to integrate simple interventions into pre-existing pedagogical techniques to dramatically improve student outcomes.

Learn the 10 principles of personal longevity and how to apply them to your life to live decades longer. Learn about how science is helping us increase our longevity. What can we do to lengthen the telomeres that control our cellular aging? How enlightenment affects your longevity and how spiritual development can improve the length of your life.