Baltimore, 1807: Eliza Anderson, 26 years old, defies prevailing ideas about a woman's proper place to become editor of the Observer, a magazine that blends serious commentary and satire. But while Eliza mocks her neighbors, someone in her household is observing her-and feeding scandalous information to her enemies. Based on real events and incorporating excerpts from actual publications, The Observer sheds light on an era when the young nation was both insecure and feisty. At the same time, it spins a universal tale of forbidden ambition, frustrated love, and ultimately, empathy across boundaries of class and culture.

The Observer

Literature & Fiction

Wexler, Natalie

Genre Fiction

Kalorama Press

The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and How to Fix it

The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.

Parenting & Relationships

Reference

Avery

The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty.\nIt was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware.\nBut The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.

"HELP! My Students Can't Write!" Why You Need a Writing Revolution in Your Classroom and How to Lead It. The Writing Revolution (TWR) provides a clear method of instruction that you can use no matter what subject or grade level you teach. The model, also known as The Hochman Method, has demonstrated, over and over, that it can turn weak writers into strong communicators by focusing on specific techniques that match their needs and by providing them with targeted feedback. Insurmountable as the challenges faced by many students may seem, TWR can make a dramatic difference. And the method does more than improve writing skills. It also helps: <ul>
<li>Boost reading comprehension</li> <li>Improve organizational and study skills</li> <li>Enhance speaking abilities</li> <li>Develop analytical capabilities</li> </ul>
TWR is as much a method of teaching content as it is a method of teaching writing. There's no separate writing block and no separate writing curriculum. Instead, teachers of all subjects adapt the TWR strategies and activities to their current curriculum and weave them into their content instruction. But perhaps what's most revolutionary about the TWR method is that it takes the mystery out of learning to write well. It breaks the writing process down into manageable chunks and then has students practice the chunks they need, repeatedly, while also learning content.

The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades

Hochman, Judith C.

Words, Language & Grammar

Jossey-Bass

Lead a writing revolution in your classroom with the proven Hochman Method 
Teachers at all grade levels are expected to bring students' writing ability up to rigorous state standards, but there is little reliable guidance on how to do that. Teachers need a road map for teaching writing, and The Writing Revolution offers just that. This bestseller shows K-12 educators how they can incorporate The Hochman Method of writing instruction in their instruction, no matter what subject they're teaching or the grade or ability level of their students. This new edition builds on the success of the first and adds valuable new guidance for all educators. With even more student-facing examples, it's easier than ever to incorporate the method into your classroom. 
The Writing Revolution isn't a separate curriculum or program teachers need to juggle. Rather, it is a method providing strategies and activities that teachers can adapt to their preexisting curriculum and weave into their content instruction. By focusing on specific techniques that match their students' needs and providing them with targeted feedback, teachers will find they can turn weak writers into strong and confident communicators. With The Writing Revolution, you can help your students: Identify comprehension gaps Boost reading comprehension and learning Improve organizational and study skills Enhance speaking abilities Develop analytical capabilities 
The Writing Revolution takes the mystery out of teaching students to write well.

The Writing Revolution 2.0: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades

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Books by Wexler, Natalie

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The Observer

The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and How to Fix it

The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and How to Fix it

The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades

The Writing Revolution 2.0: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades