Benson, Peter L.

Contents: Looking through a new lens -- Part One: Bringing out the best in all kids -- Naming the positive : the concept of developmental assets -- Developmental assets : the more, the better-for all kids -- Directing energy to asset building : critical culture shifts -- Part Two: What we all can do -- Creating asset-building communities : principles, strategies, and impact -- Energizing, supporting, and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Jossey-Bass 2006

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.1 BEN

National Writing Project (U.S.)

Summary: This book addresses an important but long-overlooked area of educational reform-the need to improve the teaching and practice of writing. Sponsored by the nation's most respected organization concerned with writing in schools, Because Writing Matters shows what school leaders, teachers, and other educators need to do to develop effective writing programs at all grade levels. It offers action...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Jossey-Bass 2006

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 808 BEC