The Knowledge Gap

The Knowledge Gap
Author: Natalie Wexler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0735213569

The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.

The Millennial's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together

The Millennial's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together
Author: Catie Hogan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2017-08-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781521998632

Are you overwhelmed by adulthood? Would you like to take control of your money, career, and relationships but don't want to read a boring self-help book filled with confusing jargon? Didn't think so. The Millennial's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together is the answer to your quarter-life crisis. Author Catie Hogan, a delightfully weird financial planner and comedy writer, breaks down the basics of personal finance, building a kick-ass career, and maintaining healthy relationships through her informative and humorous essays. The Millennial's Guide is filled with practical advice and a hefty dose of snark. Learning to be an adult doesn't have to be so serious.

Teaching Problems and the Problems of Teaching

Teaching Problems and the Problems of Teaching
Author: Magdalene Lampert
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780300099478

In this book an experienced classroom teacher and noted researcher on teaching takes us into her fifth grade math class through the course of a year. Magdalene Lampert shows how classroom dynamics--the complex relationship of teacher, student, and content--are critical in the process of bringing each student to a deeper understanding of mathematics, or any other subject. She offers valuable insights into students and teaching for all who are concerned about improving the learning that happens in the classroom. Lampert considers the teacher's and students' work from many different angles, in views large and small. She analyzes her own practice in a particular classroom, student by student and moment by moment. She also investigates the particular kind of teaching that aims at engaging elementary school students in learning fundamentally important ideas and skills by working on problems. Finally, she looks at the common problems of teaching that occur regardless of the individuals, subject matter, or kinds of practice involved. Lampert arrives at an original model of teaching practice that casts new light on the complexity in teachers' work and on the ways teachers can successfully deal with teaching problems.

A Boy, a Budget, and a Dream

A Boy, a Budget, and a Dream
Author: Jasmine Paul
Publisher: Createfinstew, LLC
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733453837

Kass budgets her money carefully and expects her brother Joey to do the same. But Joey spends every dollar he earns. When he realizes he hasn't saved enough money to pay for something he's been dreaming about, Joey must either learn to budget or risk giving up his dream. A Boy, A Budget, and a Dream helps teach financial literacy and money management to children ages 4-8 in a fun and easy to comprehend way! Grab yours today and encourage the children in your life to start budgeting for their dreams! Follow Jasmine on Instagram @jasminelikepaul or visit www.createfinstew.com for more financial literacy resources. Here's what others have said about A Boy, A Budget, and a Dream: ★★★★★ - My children loved learning how the children saved and budgeted their allowances to buy what they wanted. It also shows children how to prioritize their spending habits. A big win! This topic is an important lesson for children to learn at an early age. Making great financial decisions at a tender age will allow them better choices as they mature and get older. Highly recommend!

Easy Peasy Money

Easy Peasy Money
Author: Rishi Vamdatt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-03-21
Genre:
ISBN:

Discover a Fun Universe of Money & Budgeting The book covers all aspects of money - Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Borrowing and Budgeting through: Beautifully illustrated, full-color pages to help kids grasp and retain information Two lovable characters that make learning fun Intuitive infographics to recap learning Glossary to define the big fancy words used in the book Financial literacy is a key life skill, and it's never too early or too late to start the personal finance journey. This book explains complex concepts in a fun & engaging way for kids, tweens & teens, so they can grow into well-rounded adults capable of making sound financial decisions. Also makes a great gift Inspire a lasting passion for money and personal finance in the kids & teens in your life. Easy Peasy Finance is a K-12 Financial Literacy resource loved by kids, parents & teachers alike, with a mission to spread financial literacy by breaking down complex financial concepts in a way that even kids and beginners can easily understand.

If You Made a Million

If You Made a Million
Author: David M. Schwartz
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 42
Release: 1994-11-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0688136346

If You Made a Million Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is ready, willing, and able to explain the nuts and bolts -- as well as the mystery and wonder -- of earning money, investing it, accruing dividends and interest, and watching savings grow. Hey, you never know! An ALA Notable Book A Horn Book Fanfare Selection A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Teachers' Choices Selection

Control Your Cash

Control Your Cash
Author: Greg McFarlane
Publisher: Greg McFarlane Betty Kincaid
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2010-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1936107880

"A 14% credit card rate! What a deal!" "Where it says 'adjustable' here on my mortgage - that means 'fixed', right?" "Work until I retire, then collect Social Security. That's my wealth plan." If you've ever wondered how your money works, where it goes or how it grows, stop wondering. "Control Your Cash: Making Money Make Sense" deconstructs personal finance so that everyone but the hopelessly inept can understand it. Inside the book, you'll learn: [ how to get your bank accounts, credit cards and other financial instruments to work for you, and not the other way around [ the right way to buy a car (i.e. with the salesman cursing your name as you drive away) [ where and how to invest, and what all those symbols, charts and graphs mean [ how to turn expenses into income, and stop living paycheck-to-paycheck [ whom the tax system is stacked against (hint: it's most of us) and how to use that to your advantage [ the very key to wealth itself. In fact, the authors thought it was so important they put it on the cover so you can read it even if you're too cheap to buy the book: Buy assets, sell liabilities. Finally, a book that explains personal finance not only in layman's terms, but in detail. If you can read, and have any capacity for self-discipline, invest a few bucks in "Control Your Cash" now and reap big financial rewards for the rest of your life.

Raising Financially Fit Kids, Revised

Raising Financially Fit Kids, Revised
Author: Joline Godfrey
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1607744082

This combination parenting and personal finance book helps parents teach their children key money skills--such as saving, spending, budgeting, investing, building credit, and donating--that they'll need to become financially secure adults. In this updated edition of Raising Financially Fit Kids, Joline Godfrey shares knowledge gleaned from two decades of preparing children and families for financial independence and stewardship, philanthropic effectiveness, and meaningful economic lives. At the heart of the book are three big ideas: • Financial education is not just about the money; it’s about building great families and raising self-confident kids who have the tools to realize their dreams. • Financial sustainability means living within one’s means and acquiring skills to create and manage human and financial capital. • Giving wisely is a global citizen’s responsibility. Designed for parents, grandparents, mentors, advisors, and educators, Raising Financially Fit Kids uses ten core money skills applied across five developmental life stages: children, tweens, middle schoolers, high schoolers, and twenty-somethings. Each stage includes age-appropriate activities that make financial fitness fun, from mall scavenger hunts to financial film festivals. In this global economic landscape, we all need financial fluency. Whether your child is five, fifteen, or twenty-five years old, it’s never too late to teach financial literacy. Raising Financially Fit Kids prepares your children for the complexities of living in a global economy and helps your family up your game from good to great.

Clever Girl Finance

Clever Girl Finance
Author: Bola Sokunbi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119580838

Take charge of your finances and achieve financial independence – the Clever Girl way Join the ranks of thousands of smart and savvy women who have turned to money expert and author Bola Sokunbi for guidance on ditching debt, saving money, and building real wealth. Sokunbi, the force behind the hugely popular Clever Girl Finance website, draws on her personal money mistakes and financial redemption to educate and empower a new generation of women on their journey to financial freedom. Lighthearted and accessible, Clever Girl Finance encourages women to talk about money and financial wellness and shows them how to navigate their own murky financial waters and come out afloat on the other side. Monitor your expenses, build a budget, and stick with it Make the most of a modest salary and still have money to spare Keep your credit in check and clean up credit card chaos Start and succeed at your side hustle Build a nest egg and invest in your future Transform your money mindset and be accountable for your financial well-being Feel the power of real-world stories from other “clever girls” Put yourself on the path to financial success with the valuable lessons learned from Clever Girl Finance.