{"product_id":"making-schools-work_9780807781241","title":"Making Schools Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf we teach in the way that human brains learn, both students and their teachers will thrive! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book aligns evidence from the learning sciences on how and what students need to learn with classroom practice (pre-K–12). It demonstrates, with \u003cb\u003ehands-on examples\u003c\/b\u003e, how a change in educational mindset (rather than in curriculum) can improve student outcomes on both standardized tests and a breadth of 21st-century skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten collectively by classroom teachers, administrators, parents, and learning scientists\u003c\/b\u003e, this book shows readers how to co-construct and reimagine an optimal educational system. \u003ci\u003eMaking Schools Work\u003c\/i\u003e offers three case studies of schools, including a statewide system, that are all realizing a 6 Cs approach to learning focused on collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence. The text \u003cb\u003edocuments the ever-evolving implementation process, as well as outcomes and the ongoing work of stakeholders\u003c\/b\u003e. Readers can use this resource to create an education for all children that is culturally responsive, inclusive, effective, and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaking Schools Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is not an ordinary book about re-imagining education.\u003c\/b\u003e It is a theory, a plan, an implementation strategy, and a series of case studies to show you just how to change your educational mindset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how to apply the 6 Cs and playful learning principles to what goes on in the classroom every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJointly written in accessible language by a team of experts from teachers to educational administrators, to museum educators to learning scientists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers hands-on ways to reimagine classrooms without investing in new curricula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuts teachers in the driver’s seat, reminding them of why they teach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides culturally responsive, inclusive, effective, and fun strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers children the possibility of learning the skills they will need for 21st-century success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kathy Hirsh-Pasek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43037211852902,"sku":"9780807781241","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4051\/5174\/files\/9780807781241.jpg?v=1771608179","url":"https:\/\/www.tcpress.com\/products\/making-schools-work_9780807781241","provider":"Teachers College Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}