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True gentlemen : the broken pledge of America's fraternities
by John Hechinger
A Pulitzer Prize-finalist journalist investigates modern fraternity culture, particularly the embattled Sigma Alpha Epsilon, who have been involved in hazing rituals that resulted in deaths, racism and sexual assaults on campus and discusses whether or not an institution so broken can be saved.
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Why can't my daughter read? : success strategies for helping girls with dyslexia and reading difficulties
by Ellen Burns Hurst
Specifically written for parents of girls who struggle with the reading process, "Why Can't My Daughter Read?" takes parents through the components of the reading process, then provides strategies, guidance, and real-life stories they can use to help their daughters succeed at (and learn to love) reading. Along with a discussion of the unique ways girls mask their reading difficulties from their parents, teachers, and peers, the book includes insight into the lives of struggling female readers by profiling young women who were undiagnosed with dyslexia and the challenges they faced as a result. In addition, myths and misconceptions about girls and reading will be debunked as readers discover the best methods and technologies they can employ to help their daughters overcome their reading challenges.
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Burdened : student debt and the making of an American crisis
by Ryann Liebenthal
An expert on the student loan crisis examines the corruption and bad policies that have led to the $1.7 trillion crisis that has saddled college graduates with crippling debt while lining the pockets of private lenders.
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The teachers : a year inside America's most vulnerable, important profession
by Alexandra Robbins
Alexandra Robbins goes behind the scenes to tell the true, sometimes shocking, always inspirational stories of three teachers as they navigate a year in the classroom. She follows Penny, a southern middle school math teacher who grappled with a toxic staff clique at the big school in a small town; Miguel, a special ed teacher in the western United States who fought for his students both as an educator and as an activist; and Rebecca, an East Coast elementary school teacher who struggled to schedule and define a life outside of school. Robbins also interviewed hundreds of other teachers nationwide who share their secrets, dramas, and joys. Interspersed among the teachers' stories--a seeming scandal, a fourth-grade whodunit, and teacher confessions--are hard-hitting essays featuring cutting-edge reporting on the biggest issues facing teachers today, such as school violence; outrageous parent behavior; inadequate support, staffing, and resources coupled with unrealistic mounting demands; the "myth" of teacher burnout; the COVID-19 pandemic; and ways all of us can help the professionals who are central both to the lives of our children and the heart of our communities"
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Jumpstart learning in your kids : an easy guide to building your child's independence and success in school
by Bridget Spackman
"For parents of children ages 8 to 12. In Jumpstart Learning in Your Kids, Bridget Spackman, a public school educator and the YouTuber behind The Lettered Classroom, shares her expertise with parents to help educate and encourage children, learn how children succeed, and support lifelong education in the home and beyond. Instead of focusing only on children's books for your kids to work through alone, get the family book that can help you with educational, positive parenting. Jumpstart Learning in Your Kids is for any parent who is having trouble ensuring their child is receiving the education they deserve - and who wants to encourage their children to continue learning for their entire lives. Along with helpful tips and tricks, parents will be supportedwith numerous resources to jumpstart their child's education. Learn how children succeed - and how your conscious parenting can help them. Whether homeschooling or just trying to make sure you support your child's education in your home, ensuring that kids reach their potential is crucial."
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Committed : dispatches from a psychiatrist in training
by Adam Stern
A psychiatrist looks back on his days as a resident at Harvard, facing intense pressure to prove he belonged in such a prestigious program, his experiences in psychiatric wards and how he learned to help distressed patients.
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The speechwriter : a brief education in politics
by Barton Swaim
A whimsical portrait of the modern political spin room documents the experiences of teams that support and believe in maverick politicians who make and break careers and ideas through nonsensical language and context-manipulating strategies.
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How children succeed : grit, curiosity, and the hidden power of character
by Paul Tough
Challenges conventional views about standardized testing to argue that success is more determined by self-discipline, character and optimism, describing the work of pioneering researchers and educators whose insights into childhood stress and economic disadvantages have enabled effective new teaching methods. 75,000 first printing.
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