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  Off the Mark - How Grades...

  Ethan L. Hutt, Jack Schneider

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  Anyone who has ever crammed for a test, capitulated to a grade-grubbing student, or fretted over a child's report card knows that the way we assess student learning in American schools is freighted with unintended consequences. As experts agree, our primary assessment technologies—grading, rating, and ranking—don't actually provide an accurate picture of how students are doing in school. Worse, they distort student and educator behavior in ways that undermine learning and exacerbate inequality. Yet despite widespread dissatisfaction, grades, test scores, and transcripts remain the currency of the realm. 
   
   
   
  In Off the Mark, Jack Schneider and Ethan Hutt explain how we got into this predicament, why we remain beholden to outmoded forms of assessment, and what we can do to change course. They offer a range of practical reforms, like embracing multiple measures of performance and making the so-called permanent record "overwritable." As they explain, we can remake our approach in ways that better advance the three purposes that assessment currently serves: motivating students to learn, communicating meaningful information about what young people know and can do, and synchronizing an otherwise fragmented educational system. Off the Mark is a guide for everyone who wants to ensure that assessment serves the fundamental goal of education—helping students learn.

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  From The Norman Conquest To The...

  Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett

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  The second in an uproarious, sardonic and incisive look through English history. In this volume, we discover the actions of the Normans and King Richard, giving clear reasons why we history should hold them in nothing but contempt. It also covers the signing of the Magna Carta, the first bill of rights in England, which came about because a powerless king tried to go to war, realised that he had no-one behind him, and was bullied into signing in order to not simply be executed. 
  Covers: 
  William The Conqueror, and the thugs and mercenaries who bought titles and became England's gentry. 
  William Rufus, and his utterly ridiculous death. 
  Henry The First, Surnamed Beauclerc, his conquest of Normandy, and death from a finger wound. 
  Stephen. 
  Henry The Second, Surnamed Plantagenet, and his constant battles with both the church and his own family. 
  Richard The First, Surnamed Cour De Lion, and how truly awful he was in every respect. 
  John, Surnamed Sansterre, Or Lackland, and how tried to lead an army that deserted him and was forced into signing the Magna Carta.

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  Boring History Facts for Sleep

  Soothing Knowledge

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  Settle down for the night with a calm journey through the quieter side of history. This audiobook shares simple, straightforward historical facts chosen to soothe the mind rather than stir it. Each fact is presented in a slow, steady tone, making it easy to let your thoughts drift away from daily worries. 
  You’ll hear about ancient empires, forgotten inventions, old customs, and small but fascinating details from different eras. These stories don’t demand attention or spark excitement. Instead, they serve as a gentle background, helping you ease into a peaceful state that supports natural sleep. 
  By focusing on plain details and simple narratives, the audiobook encourages your mind to slow down. The steady rhythm of each historical note helps quiet busy thoughts and invites you to relax. Perfect for unwinding at the end of the day, it can become a comforting part of your bedtime routine.

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  Preaching for the Planet -...

  Jenny Wilson

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  Jenny Wilson’s Preaching for the Planet shares insights into the art of preaching before moving on to examples of her own preaching.
  
   
  Alongside stories from the scriptures, Jenny's sermons reflect on lives affected by climate change and are interwoven with thoughts from theologians and climate activists such as Pope Francis and David Attenborough. Other sermons are focused on the pandemic, are inspired by poets and artists, and reflect on the life and words of Jesus.
  
   
  These profound and moving sermons invite readers to know that their stories and the stories of the whole creation are held in the great story of God.

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  Urban Preparation - Young Black...

  Chezare A. Warren, James Earl...

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  Chezare A. Warren chronicles the transition of a cohort of young Black males from Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men to their early experiences in higher education. A rich and closely observed account of a mission-driven school and its students, Urban Preparation makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how young males of color can best be served in schools throughout the United States today. 
   
   
    
  A founding teacher at Urban Prep, Warren offers a detailed exploration of what this single-sex public high school on the South Side of Chicago has managed to accomplish amid profoundly challenging circumstances. He provides a comprehensive portrait of the school—its leaders, teachers, and professional staff; its students; and the community that the school aims to serve—and highlights how preparation for higher education is central to its mission. 
   
   
    
  Warren focuses on three main goals: to describe Urban Prep's plans and efforts to prepare young Black males for college; to understand how race, community, poverty, and the school contributed, in complex and interrelated ways, to the academic goals of these students; and to offer a wide-ranging set of conclusions about the school environments and conditions that might help young Black males throughout the country succeed in high school and college.

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  Strong-Minded Parents and...

  Brenda Shapiro

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  Do you wish you could connect with the art of parenting in a way that instantly allowed you to make meaningful progress? 
  Do you want to find a way to meet the needs of your child while setting boundaries in a kind and caring way? 
  Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs there is, and for good reason. It’s not really about the amazing trips to DisneyLand, or the flawlessly cute family photos on Instagram. Parenting is 99% about being consistent, caring and kind as your child moves through life, one day at a time. 
  All you have to do is believe that one little book really can change your life… 
  Inside you're going to learn:How your family history and bloodline impacts your parenting styleUnderstanding toxic generational cycles and how to break themThe difference between discipline and punishmentHow to replace punishment with positive disciplineImportant skills to master as parents before getting to disciplining your childEmotional regulation and management for effective parentingHow to build new habits for effective parentingHow to love your kids unconditionally and the role of self love for parentingHow to connect with your child before correcting themHow to enforce discipline appropriatelyHow to avoid extreme parenting of being overbearing as a parentHow to accept and love your children with radical love and compassionLife skills to teach your childrenAnd lots more! 
  The incredible insights and caring contributions this book is ready and waiting to share with you really will set you free. 
  There’s only one last thing you need to do… 
  Take action and get your copy NOW! 
  This is your chance to shape the life of a little one in a way that sets you free.

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