Raising Tomorrow's Champions

Raising Tomorrow's Champions
Author: Paul Tukey
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-03-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578816920

Ask most of the millions of pre-teen soccer-playing girls in America if they plan to make the U.S. Women's National Team someday and the answer for them - and most of their parents - will be a resounding "Yes!" Among the most successful international teams in any sport in the past three decades, the USNWT has emerged as a collective cultural icon, with its individual members redrafting the very definition of female across the globe. With the lines blurring between male and female behavior, girls are competing ferociously and celebrating wildly without apology. Women are demanding gender and racial equity, while dressing and speaking authentically, and loving however and whomever they choose. The reality is that making the National Team is about as likely as winning the lottery. Of the tens of millions of soccer players since the team was formed in 1985, fewer than 250 women have ever made it to the highest level as of 2020. In Raising Tomorrow's Champions, one of those players, 16-year professional Joanna Lohman, joins current soccer dad and 40-year journalist Paul Tukey to share the team members' stories, from the early pioneers like Michelle Akers, Brandi Chastain and Mia Hamm, who are now parents themselves, to modern-day household names like Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. For a true picture of what makes these women champions, Joanna and Paul also talked to their parents, coaches and teammates. The result of this unprecedented access to the National Team is an intimately revealing portrait of what it takes to make it to the top, not just in soccer, but in life. Not every child will make the most elite team, but the choices they - and their families - make in the face of challenge and adversity may define their childhood, their high school experiences, their college options, and their path forward in life. Not every child will necessarily even play soccer, but the lessons shared within Raising Tomorrow's Champions can help him or her become accomplished, authentic, and satisfied adults no matter what path they choose.

Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders

Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders
Author: Smita Guha
Publisher: R&L Education
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2013-12-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1475802501

Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders is for parents, teachers, caregivers, directors, educators, administrators and all who work with children to encourage learning. This book has examples of effective practices in early childhood education from different countries worldwide. This book will emphasize the different ways that adults can make difference in the lives of children so that today’s children will be well nurtured and will become effective citizens in future. The structure of the book is adapted to the new Early Childhood Common Core. The book has case studies, illustrations, pictures, and tables to help the readers. Each chapter will also have a summary at the end with discussion questions.

Tomorrow's Children

Tomorrow's Children
Author: Riane Tennenhaus Eisler
Publisher: Westview Press
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Eisler employs the partnership model to modern education, providing parents and teachers with specific ways to apply her ideas to the teaching of school-age children. 40 illustrations.

School, Family, and Community Partnerships

School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Author: Joyce L. Epstein
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2022-08-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0429683731

School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Preparing Educators and Improving Schools, 3rd Edition prepares future teachers and administrators to conduct effective and equitable programs of family and community engagement that contribute to student success in school. Renowned authors Joyce L. Epstein and Steven B. Sheldon present the theories, research, policies, and practices that have been shown to improve the design and conduct of partnership programs in diverse communities and at all grade levels. Chapters include a historic overview of early research, recent studies with advanced methods, and many examples of research-based approaches for district leadership and school improvement. All chapters include discussion questions and classroom assignments that professors may use to provoke thinking and help future educators understand that family and community engagement is part of their professional work. New in this 3rd Edition: Updated, streamlined readings make it easy for students to explore early, influential studies that framed the field and recent studies of multilevel effects of leadership for partnerships. Comments, discussion topics, and classroom activities challenge students to think deeply about many aspects and issues of school, family, and community partnerships. Interview assignments enable students to hear the voices and views on partnerships of practicing educators, parents, students, and others in the community. Readings and activities across chapters help colleges and universities meet new standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for graduates to "demonstrate their ability to effectively work with diverse P-12 students and their families." After decades of research and exemplary practice that confirm that family and community engagement is an essential component of good school organization, most new teachers and administrators still are unprepared to partner with all families to support student learning and development. This book will help professors in Schools, Colleges, and Departments of Education (SCDE) prepare their graduates to understand, organize, and continually improve partnership programs in all schools, with all families, and for all students.

Handbook on Parent Education

Handbook on Parent Education
Author: Marvin J. Fine
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2014-05-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1483263029

Handbook on Parent Education presents a contemporary picture of the state of the parent education movement. It tackles a number of critical issues such as the programs that are available or when parent education should begin. Different models of parent education are described, along with parenting programs for youth. The application of parenting programs for specific groups, including foster parents, parents of preschoolers, abusive parents, and parents of handicapped children, is also discussed. Comprised of 14 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the parent education movement as well as several prototype programs and some ethical issues. The distinction between education and therapy is explained, and parent education with special interest groups is described. In addition, problems of research and evaluation and a projection for the future are presented. Subsequent chapters focus on the state of the nuclear family in American society during the 1970s; Rudolf Dreikurs' impact on childrearing practices and his contribution to individual psychology, together with the social context of child behavior; Haim Ginott's approach to parent education; and the effects of parent effectiveness training on families. Transactional analysis approaches to parent education and parent education as a strategy for the prevention of child abuse are also examined. This monograph will appeal to educators, parents, sociologists, and educational psychologists.

The Needs of Children

The Needs of Children
Author: M. K. Pringle
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2013-09-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1136136681

'A compelling book' - Observer '...an exceptionally clear and comprehensive synthesis of current research findings made readily comprehensible to both parents and teachers' - Dr M Levy in the Foreword to the French edition Mia Kellmer Pringle was commissioned by the Department of Social Security: To prepare a comprehensive document about the development needs of all children, about the ways in which these needs are normally met, and about the consequences for emotional, intellectual, social and physical growth and development of children when, for some reason or another, these needs are not adequately met Whilst the central themes of this classic text remain as relevant as ever, over forty new references have now been added and many passages have been substantially updated to reflect current thinking and to take account of new research. The Needs of Children, published in seven countries, continues to be a principal work in its field and a landmark in our understanding of childhood.

School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Student Economy Edition

School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Student Economy Edition
Author: Joyce Epstein
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2018-10-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0429972768

This book encourages more professors of education, sociology, psychology, and related fields to prepare the next generation of education professionals to understand and implement programs and practices of family and community involvement to increase student success in school.

Building a Family with Optimum Child Rearing

Building a Family with Optimum Child Rearing
Author: Noel Julius Ntawigaya
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2024-08-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Building a Family with Optimum Child Rearing offers an essential guide for educators, caregivers, counselors, and advisers navigating the complexities of child-rearing in today’s globalized world. This comprehensive resource delves into the foundations of family from both religious and secular perspectives, emphasizing core values such as mutual respect, integrity, and self-confidence. It provides a thorough exploration of family responsibilities, from ensuring proper nutrition and shelter to fostering quality education and good health. The book also addresses the crucial aspects of family resource management, offering practical advice on optimizing human, financial, and time resources. Various child-rearing styles are examined, highlighting the impacts of different approaches on children’s development. In the era of globalization, families face unique challenges and opportunities. This guide discusses the evolving dynamics within families, emphasizing the balance between parental responsibilities and different children’s desires like love, attention, and modern amenities. Building a Family with Optimum Child Rearing is an invaluable tool for anyone dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, confident, and responsible children in a rapidly changing world. With its blend of theory, philosophy, and practical guidance, this book equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to build strong, resilient families.