Now What? Confronting and Resolving Ethical Questions: A Handbook for Teachers by Sarah V. Mackenzie and G. Calvin Mackenzie

'This is a book that should set off needed conversations in every school and classroom and school board meeting-and the dinner table. Sometimes I wanted to quarrel with the authors, and that's part of its genius. It always managed to provoke me to think and to engage with these dilemmas' - Deborah Meier, Senior Scholar and Adjunct Professor, New York University, USA

'The Mackenzies show us how to recognize moral dilemmas, employ guidelines for addressing them, and teach us how to resolve them on our own. A gift to educators, the educational profession, and to all who would behave ethically and professionally within it' - Roland Barth, Educational Consultant

Teachers deal with ethical issues on a regular basis, from confidentiality regarding student information to discipline to communication. As moral exemplars, teachers need guidance for handling such challenges. Written by an educator and a national authority on ethics, this professional development resource helps teachers confront and resolve ethical questions.

Featuring richly detailed, real-life case studies, this volume outlines the intricate relationship between ethical propriety and school success. Chapters focus on:

- The role of teachers in developing, sharing, and implementing ethical policies for their schools

- Four guiding principles-the Rule of Publicity, the Rule of Universality, the Rule of Benevolence, and the Golden Rule--for developing ethical approaches and practices

- Relationships between teachers and students, colleagues, supervisors, parents, taxpayers, and other stakeholders

With a facilitation guide and a matrix of cases with corresponding ethical principles, Now What? Confronting and Resolving Ethical Questions is a crucial tool for ensuring equality of opportunity and a quality learning environment for all involved in the educational process.

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Now What? Confronting and Resolving Ethical Questions: A Handbook for Teachers by Sarah V. Mackenzie and G. Calvin Mackenzie

Diversity Explosion: How New Racial Demographics Are Remaking America by William H. Frey

At its optimistic best, America has embraced its identity as the world's melting pot. Today it is on the cusp of becoming a country with no racial majority, and new minorities are poised to exert a profound impact on U.S. society, economy, and politics. In April 2011 a New York Times headline announced, "Numbers of Children of Whites Falling Fast." As it turns out, that year became the first time in American history that more minority babies than white babies were born. The concept of a "minority white" may instill fear among some Americans, but William H. Frey, the man behind the demographic research, points out that demography is destiny, and the fear of a more racially diverse nation will almost certainly dissipate over time. Through a compelling narrative and eye-catching charts and maps, eminent demographer Frey interprets and expounds on the dramatic growth of minority populations in the United States. He finds that without these expanding groups, America could face a bleak future: this new generation of young minorities, who are having children at a faster rate than whites, is infusing our aging labor force with vitality and innovation.  In contrast with the labor force-age population of Japan, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, the U.S. labor force-age population is set to grow 5 percent by 2030. Diversity Explosion shares the good news about diversity in the coming decades, and the more globalized, multiracial country that U.S. is becoming. Contents 1. A Pivotal Period for Race in America 2. Old versus Young: Cultural Generation Gaps 3. America's New Racial Map 4. Hispanics Fan Out: Who Goes Where? 5. Asians in America: The Newest Minority Surge 6. The Great Migration of Blacks—In Reverse 7. White Population Shifts—A Zero-Sum Game 8. Melting Pot Cities and Suburbs 9. Neighborhood Segregation: Toward a New Racial Paradigm 10. Multiracial Marriages and Multiracial America 11. Race and Politics: Expanding the Battleground 12. America on the Cusp

Taking on Diversity: How We Can Move From Anxiety to Respect by Rupert W. Nacoste

In this enlightening book, a campus “diversity doctor” relates stories that individuals have shared with him about their anxieties in situations involving people who are in some way different than themselves.

Understanding Homosexuality, Changing Schools by Arthur Lipkin

On the Run: Fugitive Life in an American City by Alice Goffman

Forty years in, the tough on crime turn in American politics has spurred a prison boom of historic proportions that disproportionately affects Black communities. It has also torn at the lives of those on the outside. As arrest quotas and high tech surveillance criminalize entire blocks, a climate of fear and suspicion pervades daily life, not only for young men entangled in the legal system, but for their family members and working neighbors.
Alice Goffman spent six years in one Philadelphia neighborhood, documenting the routine stops, searches, raids, and beatings that young men navigate as they come of age. In the course of her research, she became roommates with Mike and Chuck, two friends trying to make ends meet between low wage jobs and the drug trade. Like many in the neighborhood, Mike and Chuck were caught up in a cycle of court cases, probation sentences, and low level warrants, with no clear way out. We observe their girlfriends and mothers enduring raids and interrogations, "clean" residents struggling to go to school and work every day as the cops chase down neighbors in the streets, and others eking out a living by providing clean urine, fake documents, and off the books medical care. This fugitive world is the hidden counterpoint to mass incarceration, the grim underside of our nation's social experiment in punishing Black men and their families. While recognizing the drug trade's damage, On The Run reveals a justice system gone awry: it is an exemplary work of scholarship highlighting the failures of the War on Crime, and a compassionate chronicle of the families caught in the midst of it.

"A remarkable feat of reporting . . . The level of detail in this book and Goffman's ability to understand her subjects' motivations are astonishing—and riveting."—The New York Times Book Review 

Schooling for Resilience: Improving the Trajectory of Black and Latino Boys by Edward Fergus, Pedro Noguera and Margary Martin

As a group, Black and Latino boys face persistent and devastating disparities in achievement when compared to their White counterparts: they are more likely to obtain low test scores and grades, be categorized as learning disabled, be absent from honors and gifted programs, and be overrepresented among students who are suspended and expelled from school. They are also less likely to enroll in college and more likely to drop out. Put simply, they are among the most vulnerable populations in our schools.

What Great Teachers Do Differently: 17 Things That Matter Most by Todd Whitaker

Said the college professor, “Such rawness in the student is a shame, Lack of preparation in high school Is to blame.” Said the high school teacher, “Good heavens, that boy’s a fool. The fault, of course, is with the Junior High School. The junior high teacher noted, “It’s so hopeless and sad Thanks to those elementary clowns, They can’t subtract or add.” The grammar school teacher said, “From such stupidity May I be spared. They sent him up to me so unprepared.” The primary teacher huffed, “Kindergarten blockheads all. They call that preparation? Why, it’s worse than none at all.” The kindergarten teacher said, “Such lack of training never did I see. What kind of parents must those kid’s parents be?” This responsibility to teach is something that we all share, but somehow the grass is always greener over there. So rather than hand down these grumbles and groans, Let’s remember about glass houses, and the throwing of stones. The answer of course, It is not chance or luck but what we do in our own classes, so let’s not pass the buck.

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PUNISHED: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys by Victor M. Rios

Rios followed a group of forty delinquent Black and Latino boys for three years. These boys found themselves in a vicious cycle, caught in a spiral of punishment and incarceration as they were harassed, profiled, watched, and disciplined at young ages, even before they had committed any crimes, eventually leading many of them to fulfill the destiny expected of them. But beyond a fatalistic account of these marginalized young men, Rios finds that the very system that criminalizes them and limits their opportunities, sparks resistance and a raised consciousness that motivates some to transform their lives and become productive citizens. Ultimately, he argues that by understanding the lives of the young men who are criminalized and pipelined through the criminal justice system, we can begin to develop empathic solutions which support these young men in their development and to eliminate the culture of punishment that has become an overbearing part of their everyday lives.

Putting Faces on the Data: What Great Leaders Do! By Lyn Sharratt and Michael Fullan

We asked over 500 teachers, “Why should we put FACES on data?” What matters to most teachers is their children, their humanity—what we have called their FACES and what lies behind them. One teacher said playfully, “Because they are so damned cute.” True enough for kindergarten, but overall our answer is “because it is so damned important.” You need to care for students, but you also need to help them get better in the one thing that can serve them for life—their day-to-day learning.

Raising Race Questions: Whiteness & Inquiry in Education by Ali Michael

“In Raising Race Questions Ali Michael is an excavator, determined to dig into every unexplored crevice of White teachers’ experiences with race in order to unearth the complex realities of racism and schooling, and a model of reflective inquiry, willing to lay herself and her assumptions bare in service to the reader's consciousness and her own. This book grew my consciousness in multiple ways, and that is the greatest gift an author can give me.”
—Paul Gorski, founder, EdChange, associate professor, George Mason University

Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty: Strategies for Erasing the Opportunity Gap by Paul C. Gorski

he author draws from decades of research to deconstruct popular myths, misconceptions, and educational practices that undercut the achievement of low-income students. He carefully describes the challenges that students in poverty face and the resiliencies they and their families draw upon. Most importantly, this book provides specific, evidence-based strategies for teaching.

Latinos Facing Racism, Discrimination, Resistance and Endurance by Joe R. Feagin and José A. Cobas

Feagin and Cobas provide the first in-depth examination of the everyday racism faced by middle-class Latinos. Based on a national survey, we learn how a diverse group of talented Latinos-Mexican Americans, Puerto Rican Americans, Cuban Americans, and others-respond to and cope with the commonplace white racial framing and discriminatory practices. 

What If? Sort Stories to Start Diversity Dialogue by Steve L. Robbins

Hiring and retaining the best and brightest talent is what defines market leadership today. And in the global marketplace winning the war for talent means embracing differences, discovering other worldviews, and reframing our organizations for competitive advantage.What If? delivers a creative and innovative way to explore the issues that dominate today's multicultural workplace: leadership and mentoring, creativity and innovation, organizational culture and engagement. In 25 inspiring stories-some deeply personal-Steve Robbins offers fresh insight into the real and meaningful differences among people and how the power of everyday experiences can be the catalyst for seeing the world through a different lens.To the witty and thought-provoking stories in this collection, Robbins has added tips and suggestions for putting key learnings into action, including questions and an exercise at the end of each chapter to help readers further explore each topic. What If? also presents specific ideas of what organizations can do to engage our global world, build core competencies in diversity and inclusion, and benefit from the best talent available - regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, race, or disability.

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Creating the Opportunity to Learn: Moving From Research to Practice to Close the Achievement Gap by A. Wade Boykin & Pedro Noguera

Wade Boykin and Pedro Noguera--reveal bold truths about the achievement gap, including: (1) Why it's a mistake to explain and rationalize the persistence of the achievement gap on the basis of a single influence, such as poverty, family background, or culture; (2) What is wrong with popular approaches to closing the achievement gap; (3) Why it is critical to focus on the assets that each student brings to the classroom, rather than on the perceived deficiencies; and (4) Why pluralizing the cultural conditions in schools increases the possibility that a greater number of students--from a wider range of backgrounds--will learn.

Dignity for All: Safeguarding LGBT Students by Peter Dewitt

Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) taught for 11 years and was a school principal for 8 years. He runs workshops and provides keynotes focusing on collaborative leadership, fostering inclusive school climates, and connected learning. 

Peter is a Visible Learning Trainer for John Hattie, Instructional Coach for Jim Knight, and Student Voice Advocate for Russ Quaglia working nationally and internationally. He is the Series Editor for the Connected Educator Series (Corwin Press) and the forthcoming Impact Leadership Series (Corwin Press). 

The Moral Imperative Realized by Michael Fullan

Michael Fullan takes the subject of moral leadership to the next level by showing how to put change into practice at the local and systemic levels. He explains how the combined forces of shared leadership make the difference, and outlines proven ways to:

• Create a culture of moral leadership
• Drive change with school leaders
• Achieve systemwide progress
• Avoid educational blind alleys

School leaders and principals must answer the call to drive the change our children deserve. This invaluable resource will inspire, educate, and provide a map for blazing the trail to success.

Michael Fullan: The Moral Imperative Realized

Helping in the Hallways: Expanding your Influence Potential by Richard J. Hazler, Second Edition

When school counselors venture outside the classroom or office into less formal settings, they can increase the number and effectiveness of encounters with students. Helping in the Hallways, Second Edition allows counselors to use these brief, less-structured interactions to create learning opportunities, improve student performance, and foster a positive school culture.

Ability Equity & Culture: Sustaining Inclusive Urban Education Reform Edited by Elizabeth B., Kozleski and Kathleen King Thorius

This comprehensive book is grounded in the authentic experiences of educators who have done, and continue to do, the messy everyday work of transformative school reform. The work of these contributors, in conjunction with research done under the aegis of the National Institute of Urban School Improvement (NIUSI), demonstrates how schools and classrooms can move from a defi ...more

Eight Myths of Student Disengagement: Creating Classrooms of Deep Learning by Jennifer A. Fredricks

Student disengagement is a huge challenge for teachers everywhere. Leading education expert Jennifer Fredricks empowers teachers to reengage students at all levels with powerful examples and clear-eyed implementation strategies that build essential 21st century learning skills. Teachers get the core facts about the causes, consequences, and solutions to disengagement and learn to confidently:

• Identify students most at risk for disengagement
• Implement student-centered, project-based learning practices for maximum educational outcomes
• Work effectively with diverse groups of disengaged youth
• Build positive peer cultures and high-quality student-teacher relationships

Straightforward how-to’s from practicing classroom teachers, extensively researched online and print resources, and assessment and observation tips help educators make real-world applications. Cultivate lasting student engagement and transform educational outcomes with this must-have resource!

Resisting Discrimination: Affirmative Strategies for Principals and Teachers by Louis F. Mirón

Where do you look for information on uniting staff and students to combat discrimination? How can you put "what everyone knows is right" into practice? This new book offers the guidance you need to lead your school to true equality. Learn how discrimination can permeate your school and your classroom without overt signs. Find out how to recognize the subtle but potentially damaging things that students and educators say and do. Begin the process by involving teachers, students, and community members. Use your leadership skills to * Encourage teachers to participate in area social services to get to know students and their families * Empower students through participatory decision making * Build partnerships between the school and community with community redevelopment * Involve community leaders in the fight against discrimination Miron combines research with experience and shows how you can develop your own leadership process to resist and eliminate the covert discrimination in your school. Confront the reality of discrimination by creating an atmosphere where bigotry is actively discouraged. A flourishing campus diversity can make positive contributions to the academic and personal lives of students, staff, and the surrounding community. Remake your school into a place where all individuals are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

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Creating Culturally Considerate Schools

Creating Culturally Considerate Schools

by Kim L. Anderson | Bonnie M. Davis

"This unique book will appeal to caring teachers who are struggling to understand issues of diversity in a meaningful way."

• It gives voice and consideration to all students
• Shows interest,empathy, and respect for all staff members
• Advocates respect and reverence of individuality
• Adapts innovative policies -despite resistance that best serve the total school community

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Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain

Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

by Zaretta Hammond

Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain

Now What? Confronting and Resolving Ethical Questions

By Sarah V. Mackenzie & G. Calvin Mackenzie

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Teachers deal with ethical issues on a regular basis, from confidentiality regarding student information to discipline to communication.  As moral exemplars, educators need guidance for handling such challenges.  

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Don't Teach the Canaries Not to Sing

Creating a School Culture that Boosts Achievement 
by Robert Ramsey

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This book is a practical, 'how-to' handbook for creating an organizational school climate that brings out the best in students, staff, parents, and community members. 

Evaluating All Teachers of English Learners and Students with Disabilities

Evaluating All Teachers of English Learners and Students with Disabilities  

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Reach Before You Teach

By Paula Prentis and Chris Parrott with Amy Smith
Preview of the book in Google"This book is filled with useful material that will help educators better relate to their students and empower them to reach their full potential." (Steve Reifman, National Board Certified Teacher)

"This book is a must for all educators wanting to help students understand their emotional 'Self' and its impact on their academic and future success." (Diane P. Smith, School Counselor Grades 7-12)

Advocating for English Learners

Advocating for English Learners
by Diane Staehr Fenner

English learners (ELs) are the fastest growing segment of the K-12 population. But ELs and their families-who are in the process of learning English and navigating an often-unfamiliar education system-may not have a powerful enough voice to articulate their needs. Consequently, all teachers and administrators must advocate for this all-important diverse group of students who will become tomorrow's workforce. This book demystifies the techniques of advocacy for ELs. No educator can miss out on this essential book

Developing Cross-Cultural Competences
As the U.S. population grows more and more diverse, how can professionals who work with young children and families deliver the best services while honoring different customs, beliefs, and values? The answers are in the fourth edition of this bestselling textbook, fully revised to reflect nearly a decade of population changes and best practices in culturally competent service delivery. 

By Lynch, Eleanor W., Ed.; Hanson, Marci J., Ed.

Descriptors: American Indians, Culture Conflict, Cultural Awareness, Filipino Americans, Family (Sociological Unit), Children, Intercultural Communication, Cultural Differences, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Samoan Americans, Competence, Textbooks, College Faculty,Intervention, Asian Americans, Educational Practices, Family Work Relationship, Anglo Americans, Individual Development, Whites, Arabs, North Americans