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The inspirational story of a former Microsoft executive's quest to build libraries around the world and share the love of books. He strove to bring the lessons of the corporate world to the nonprofit sector--and succeeded spectacularly. Now, he explains his vision and the story of his startup.
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Other Press
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English
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"An intimate look at America's historically rooted struggle to adequately educate vulnerable children, and a call to action to those in positions of power who are able to open doors of opportunity. You wouldn't guess it by listening to our elected officials, but education is the civil rights issue of our day. At the root of every important problem we face, from mass incarceration to income inequality, is an education system influenced by our nation's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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In this accessible "keep-it-real" guide, Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality.
Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign,...
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English
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This publication lists 91 trade books that a group of adult literacy professionals have read and recommended for use in adult literacy programs. An introductory section explains the process used to decide upon recommended books, provides a key for the symbols that describe each book, and makes some general suggestions for the ways books from the list might be used. The top of each sheet provides bibliographic information about the book: author, title,...
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Report / 106th Congress 2d session House of Representatives volume 106-503
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U.S. G.P.O
Pub. Date
2000]
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English
10) Assessing success in family literacy projects: alternative approaches to assessment & evaluation
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Language in education volume 85
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English
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ERIC digest volume EDO-RC-90-3
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U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Educational Resources Information Center
Pub. Date
[1990]
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English
13) Leading a culture of reading: how to ignite & sustain a love of literacy in your school community
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Solution Tree Press
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[2024]
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English
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"It's no secret that technology has been increasingly replacing books in many K-12 students' lives. But how can educators and school leaders successfully encourage their students to read when devices vie for so much of their attention? In Leading a Culture of Reading: How to Ignite and Sustain a Love of Literacy in Your School, Lorraine M. Radice demonstrates how educators can promote a love of reading by using technology and social platforms to their...