What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk About Bettering Education and Children's Lives
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What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk About Bettering Education and Children's Lives
Understand the connection between how kids grow and how they learnÂ
After 35 years as an education consultant, Rae Pica knows the importance of understanding the natural course of child development. In this collection, she keeps kids front and center as she provides thought-provoking commentary and actionable insights on topics such as the Common Core, the self-esteem movement, and standardized testing. Sure to inspire discussion, this pocket-size powerhouse of educational philosophy includes
- 29 short essays on topics critical to best practice in child development and education
- Opinions of experts supported by research and anecdotal evidence
- Real-life stories shared by teachers and parents
- References to related articles and interviews with expertsÂ
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