Too many idealistic, gifted, and conscientious educators are leaving the teaching profession after just a few years in our nation s classrooms. They feel alone, frustrated and disillusioned by the bureaucracy, stress, and challenges of modern public education. Teaching is Tough! A Practical Guide to Classroom Success is designed to help these novice teachers during their critical early years in overcoming the many daily difficulties and obstacles that they routinely face. Written by several of Virginia s finest and most experienced educators, the book contains a series of easy-to-read informative essays, which provide realistic advice and guidance that can be immediately applied and implemented in the classroom. The book is also supported by a constantly updated website which, when used in conjunction with the text, provides immediate access to suggested resources and materials. Teaching is Tough! is an invaluable resource for novice and mentor teachers. It will help all educators to become more effective by improving their instruction as well as their interaction with parents and students.

Teaching is Tough! A Practical Guide to Classroom Success

Philip Bigler

Stephanie Doyle

Karen Drosinos

Apple Ridge Publishers

Although James Madison was intimately involved in the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, served as Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of State, and was a two-term President, contemporary Americans know so little about James Madison and his work, that he is often referred to as the forgotten founder. Liberty &amp; Learning celebrates the 200th Anniversary of James Madison's Presidency and provides a logical and compelling case that Madison is the most advanced political theorist in American History. Liberty and Learning: the Essential James Madison sets the record straight. In this highly readable account of James Madison's life and times, author Philip Bigler, director of the James Madison Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, explores specific themes such as Madison s belief in public education, his advocacy of religious freedom, his Constitutional philosophy, and his essential belief in republicanism. Bigler also deals directly with Madison s failure in regards to slavery. Highly informative and authoritative appendices highlight interesting facts about James and Dolley Madison and provide relevant information about Madison s life and contributions to the American republic. Complete with color illustrations, bibliography and index, Liberty and Learning: the Essential James Madison makes Madison's relevance to contemporary society clear. With the Constitution remaining the essential foundation of our republican form of government, the principles that guided Madison responsible government, the rule of law, the right to free and open debate, the separation of power, and the nobility of public service are as significant today as ever.

Liberty and Learning: The Essential James Madison

Biographies & Memoirs

Annie Lorsbach

Historical

Vandamere Pr

In Honored Glory: Arlington National Cemetery : The Final Post

History

Americas

Written by 13 national award-winning teachers, Be a Teacher offers practical advice, inspiration, and guidance for pre-service, novice, and veteran educators. It presents teaching as a viable career choice and encourages young people to enter a profession where they can truly make a positive and profound difference in the lives of students. The book also offers practical and sound advice for bridging the gap between the academic, theoretical world of college studies and the realities of today s diverse, modern classroom. Complete with appendices providing extensive information on professional associations and helpful resources and websites, Be a Teacher has a place in all career and education collections, teacher preparation courses, and mentoring programs. All contributors have been nationally recognized for their skills, abilities, and expertise. They have extensive, contemporary classroom experience and are widely sought after for speaking engagements, in-service activities, and educational conferences.

Be a Teacher

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

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