School Development

Andy Bramante left his successful career as a corporate scientist to teach public high school - and now helms one of the most remarkable classrooms in America. Bramante’s unconventional class at Connecticut’s prestigious yet diverse Greenwich High School has no curriculum, tests, textbooks, or lectures, and is equal parts elite research lab, student counseling office, and teenage hangout spot. United by a passion to learn, Mr. B.’s band of whiz kids set out every year to conquer the brutally competitive science fair circuit.

We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the best ones to help you learn the most important ideas in leadership and management, feel confident in your business classes, and be ready to thrive in any role you take on. This book will inspire you to: succeed by playing to your strengths; learn to be more persuasive; give killer presentations; perfect your business-writing skills; find your authentic voice and leadership style; and build a purposeful career.

There's nothing worse than going into something blindfolded and clueless about what to expect, and raising a child is no different. The anxiety, tension, and self-doubt can be overwhelming, but when you have the info in your hands, you'll be more relaxed and equipped to handle different stages and phases with poise. Luckily, this guide covers all the bases of child development, from milestones and temperament to emotional, physical, and mental growth and everything in between – say goodbye to being caught off guard!

Para cada una de esas situaciones, Educar con serenidad ofrece un remedio al alcance de cualquiera. Son soluciones creativas, fáciles de llevar a la práctica y respaldadas científicamente, fruto de la amplia y reconocida experiencia de Patricia Ramírez como psicóloga y, en particular, del taller donde aborda las inquietudes y los miedos de los padres preocupados por la educación de sus hijos.

Even with a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree, you may still be uneducated in the most important aspects of your life...Do you have this burning and unquenchable feeling that, even with all your years of being taught how to live and what to think and do, you still don’t actually know much about the things you need to know about? The truth is, the education system of our westernised economic and political sphere doesn’t prepare us for the real challenges of life - it simply guides us into becoming a “successful” employee.

Hablarles a los niños de sexo siempre ha sido un dolor de cabeza, pero en esta era digital que vivimos, no solo es tema de conversación el sexo, también lo es la pornografía que ahora llega con más facilidad y crudeza a los niños, quienes con solo un click corren el peligro de tener acceso a imágenes denigrantes y cargadas de violencia. Este audiolibro es una excelente guía para padres y maestros, quienes podrán hablarle a los niños de pornografía, con explicaciones sencillas y métodos a seguir para evitar que los pequeños se conviertan en adictos a la pornografía.

As a parent, you want the best for your child, and one of your greatest hopes is that your child will grow up to be a good person. So, what makes a good person? Generally, we think about good people as being kind: compassionate, empathetic, generous. However, it seems that, in our fast-paced, individual-driven society, kindness is fading and the pressure on parents to raise socially conscious, empathetic, and caring children can seem overwhelming at times.

So You Want to Know What's Good for Your Kids? is a one-stop handbook that you can trust to clear away all the unnecessary advice, allowing you to focus on what makes the difference for kids. Norman Swan replaces myths, half-truths and misconceptions with practical knowledge on topics that parents agonise about - including sleep, diet, school refusal, screens, social media, what genetics determine and what you can and can't change, anxiety, ADHD and much, much more. This book will help you focus on the decisions that can make your kids the best they can be.

Angstfrei in der Schulzeit anzukommen ist eine Erfahrung, die den weiteren Schulweg eines Kindes nachhaltig prägt und immens erleichtern kann. Es ist ein Prozess, auf den die Eltern viel mehr Einfluss haben, als bislang angenommen. Die bekannte Grundschulpädagogin und Mutter Saskia Niechzial unterstützt Eltern, ihre Kinder aktiv und beziehungsorientiert durch das Vorschuljahr und den Beginn der Grundschulzeit zu begleiten, sie loszulassen und dabei sicherer Hafen zu bleiben – auch bei Gegenwind und eigenen Ängsten.

In just 15 minutes your kids can be unplugged from their screens and outside on an adventure, all thanks to the ultimate parenting resource to help you connect with your kids and get out of the house! A creative collection of activities for families, 15 Minutes Outside is filled with 365 days of quality time, outdoor adventures, and unplugged activities that require little time, cash, or patience.

今の日本企業に欠けている、創造性や生産性、レジリエンス、心理的安全性……すべては「ユーモア」が解決する！

Every year, tens of thousands of children write to Highlights magazine, sharing their hopes and dreams, worries and concerns, as if they were writing to a trusted friend. From the beginning, the editors at Highlights have answered every child individually. Longtime editor in chief Christine French Cully has curated a collection of this remarkable correspondence (letters, emails, and poems) in Dear Highlights - revealing an intimate and inspiring 75-year conversation between America’s children and its leading children’s magazine.

Are you a parent or educator struggling to decipher the complex adolescent brain? Do you find yourself bewildered by their sudden mood swings and rebellious acts, and you wish you could understand how their minds operate so that you can see things from their perspective to foster more harmonious interactions? Relax and let this guide break down the adolescent psyche for you!

Despite ongoing professional development for urban educators, many inner-city school students are still not performing on high levels or even grade level. This book is a practical guide to helping educators understand the innate difficulties of transferring expertise from the experts, through the teachers, and into the students in a meaningful way that demonstrates student learning.

Finally! A book that fills in the knowledge gaps about life outside of the classroom and school. The topics covered include personal economics, improving your personal brand, real estate, conflict resolution, and relationship management. This book has something for every listener, whether you're young and just starting your journey into adulthood or older and trying to repair the costly lessons life taught you that you weren't prepared for. There are seven primary lessons covered in this audiobook.

Discover how to help your child build the foundations of becoming a respected, successful, and wonderful adult in the future. Do you find parenting to be the most difficult role you’ve ever had to take on, often getting overwhelmed by all the things you have to get done throughout the day? Sometimes, it’s not about being “the best”, but it’s about giving your child the right environment to grow and thrive in. Strengthening your relationship can open a world of happiness for the entire family.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent condition affecting millions of children globally. Boys are more prone to this condition than girls, so this workbook’s tone is mostly masculine. Children with ADHD are hyperactive and often show impulsive behavior. They can’t maintain their focus for a longer duration, which is why these children are often lagging back in their schools.

María Montessori cambió la forma en que el mundo entendía la educación al enfatizar que los niños pequeños pueden comenzar temprano y aprender a través de la exploración creativa. Con un enfoque en la participación impulsada por los niños y oportunidades de aprendizaje cuidadosamente presentadas, puede usar el Método Montessori y la disciplina para ayudar a su hijo a salir adelante y permanecer allí. ¡Obtenga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre Montessori y niños pequeños!

Discover the secrets to thriving in any social setting with the ultimate guide for introverts. If you find social situations draining or overwhelming or need to adopt a more extroverted demeanor for work, school, or family events but don’t know how, this book is designed for you. Crafted with real-world insights, practical advice, and motivating examples, this guide will teach you to embrace part-time extraversion to make friends, succeed professionally, and network effectively without feeling exhausted.

A look at how commercialization has transformed youth sports from fun into a heavily commercialized and profitable venture. Examining the youth sports economy from many sides - the major corporations, the small entrepreneurs, the coaches, the parents, and, of course, the kids - Hyman probes the reasons for rapid changes in what gets bought and sold in this lucrative marketplace. He reveals the effects on kids and profiles the individuals and communities bucking this destructive trend of commercialization.