There’s more to student success than standards and test scores…

The modern view of student achievement focuses on high test scores, higher standards, and racing to the top. Thrive skills fit with new ESSA requirements to go beyond basic academic measurements in order to equip students for lifelong success.

Debbie Silver and Dedra Stafford present a practical handbook that guides teachers and parents in fostering learners who are socially and emotionally healthy and prepared to undertake f...

In 'Autism: Let’s not forget the parents!', parents of children with autism recount their experiences. In their stories, they are open and honest regarding how the diagnosis of “autism” affects them and their (sometimes difficult) search to find the best help for their child. Also discussed is how Raeger’s care impacts their child’s development. In addition, parents share what they see moving forward for their child with autism and the culmination of care after Raeger.

The stories o...

“What when we have grown up?” dives into Marieke Vandecasteele’s doctoral research trajectory in a space between art and science. From her own position as a family mem­ber, the researcher starts to collect experiences of families of people with a label and makes trips to others who made visual or auditory creations about their sibling with a label.

This book is a patchwork consisting of ‘patches’ rather than ‘chapters’, where different studies are stitched together. These patch...

This book empowers you to seek a deeper perspective on the education system and to develop as a critically informed teacher able to challenge the status quo appropriately - without losing your job!

Lukáš Stárek’s book discusses the significance of the social environment and inclusive education for children with disadvantages. It emphasizes that schools play a crucial role in shaping children’s development, providing support in knowledge and skills for the benefit of both the individual and society. Acknowledging the individuality of each child is essential for fostering a classroom environment based on trust and confidence.

The role of teachers is highlighted as they have a direc...

busy brain already has a lot on its mind and doesn’t find it easy to add any more. With an overloaded

mind it’s hard to think straight or pay attention. You find yourself getting tired and angry easily, which

stops you explaining clearly what you want to say. As a result working or playing together becomes

more difficult. Some minds are naturally like this and fill up quickly. This book refers to them as “easily

overloaded minds”.

The book is intended, and especially written for child...