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Too often, we look at Blacks and their accomplishments as "no big deal." Yet, many Blacks persevered and accomplished much despite an America that did not want them to do anything other than serve as servants and at the bidding of White America. Black and Brilliant young people need to know their Black and Brilliant history and the Black and Brilliant stalwarts who engineered that history.
I started on the "journey" of understanding who I was, who...
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Life starts out as a plan in becoming someone or somebody. But plans can be interrupted, broken, or changed when making bad decisions due to some of our choices as youth and the situations that we allow ourselves to be put in. Most of the time, things are not turning out the way they should. This is the real meaning behind the title of my book, It Was Over Before It Started. I would just like to help and inspire those with depression, drug addiction,...
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Get the Summary of Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Nikole Hannah-Jones's "The 1619 Project" examines the enduring legacy of Black Americans' contributions to the nation, juxtaposed with the systemic racism they have faced. The book begins with Hannah-Jones's reflection on her father's patriotism, despite the discrimination he faced as a descendant of sharecroppers in an...
4) Woke & Proud
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"Woke" – I remember when I first heard this word, and I must admit that I was not sure what they meant by that. Surely enough, I was not alone – and it seems that the term has been demonized and has morphed in context no matter who cites it. I was curious so I looked into it in a manner to educate myself. Afterall, people from all walks of life seemed to be at odds when it came to "woke" – and unsurprisingly the term became more and more contentious....
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Este es un libro que busca contribuir a afrontar los retos de la educación con la calidad que demanda el mundo del siglo XXI, a partir de la comprensión y el abordaje de las dificultades del aprendizaje, analizadas desde los factores endógenos y exógenos de contextos vulnerables que reclaman una perspectiva pedagógica desde lo social y humano. Los resultados que se presentan tienen como base la investigación cualitativa, el enfoque hermenéutico...
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Investigar en educación: Una estrategia de formación para el cambio es el resultado de arduos y rigurosos procesos de investigación, procesos que fueron liderados por los docentes de pregrado adscritos a la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad El Bosque. Para la realización del libro, los autores contaron con la colaboración de sus estudiantes y de colegas pertenecientes a otras instituciones universitarias. La obra aporta conocimientos relevantes...
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“Windows and Mirrors” comprises decades of innovative trainings, lessons, and reflections on cross-cultural understanding. Each chapter holds a treasure trove of experiential adventures, collaborative projects, and reflective prompts. Activities provide research-based deep dives into authentic and transformational cultural experiences. Whether preparing for travel abroad, corporate trainings, or classroom instruction, these powerful tools and...
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La historia del planeta es contada por muchas civilizaciones, y los pueblos mayas de Guatemala pusieron especial magia en ello.
De la rica tradición oral de los primeros pobladores de Centroamérica, seleccionamos dos historias que explican algunos fenómenos naturales y los convertimos en cuentos para niños. Así, la enseñanza de los nahuales (palabra maya para decir "abuelos") se escribió e ilustró por jóvenes creadores guatemaltecos para...
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Black History Month is a time when all Americans celebrate the rich African American culture in our society. It was Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian, who began a weeklong celebration, called Negro History Week, in 1926 as a way to honor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Now schools, libraries, churches, and communities find special ways to honor the contributions of African Americans during the month of February. One of the best...
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A teacher discovers how reading, writing, and imagining can help children grow, change, and even sometimes survive
A few years back, children's-book writer Sam Swope gave a workshop to a third-grade class in Queens. So enchanted was he with his twenty-eight students that he "adopted" the class for three years, teaching them to write stories and poems. Almost all were new Americans (his class included students fom twenty-one countries) and Swope was...
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A unique critique of the history and contemporary practice of Maori academics, this examination argues that equality of education has been promised but rarely delivered in New Zealand. It was not until the late 1970s and early 1980s that ordinary Maori in a few key communities throughout the country courageously stepped outside the mainstream system and created an alternative Maori system in order to enhance their own interpretations of what it means...
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School inspection is a measure for monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning in pre-tertiary education in many countries. However, in postsecondary education, supervisors perform teaching tasks without external monitoring and evaluating their practices. Currently, most tertiary education institutions are multicultural learning centers with students and academics with different perceptions and experiences of the roles and responsibilities of...
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Frederick Houk Borsch is the Chair of Anglican Studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and was Episcopal bishop of Los Angeles. His many books include The Spirit Searches Everything: Keeping Life's Questions. From 1981 to 1988, he was dean of the chapel at Princeton University.
An inside look at how religious diversity came to Princeton
In 1981, Frederick Houk Borsch returned to Princeton University, his alma mater, to serve...
15) The Café of Lost Smiles and Other Stories: Bilingual French-English Short Stories for French Languag
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Unlock the Wonders of Language Learning through Storytelling!Embark on an unforgettable bilingual adventure with The Café of Lost Smiles and Other Stories: Bilingual French-English Short Stories for French Language Learners. This captivating collection of ten bilingual French-English short stories has been thoughtfully curated to guide you seamlessly through the journey of French language learning, all while immersing you in the magic of storytelling.Whether...
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Get ready for an enchanting journey into the world of imagination with The Secret of the Hidden Chest and Other Stories! This delightful collection of 12 bilingual German-English children's stories will captivate young minds with magical adventures, lovable characters, and mysterious quests. Join brave explorers, mischievous fairies, and clever animals as they embark on exciting escapades, all while immersing young readers in the joy of language learning....
17) The Secret of the Enchanted Garden and Other Stories: Bilingual French-English Children's Stories
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Get ready for a magical adventure with The Secret of the Enchanted Garden and Other Stories! This bilingual French-English children's book brings captivating tales to life, where young readers can journey alongside brave characters exploring mysterious forests and discovering hidden treasures. Join Antoine, Léon, and other intrepid explorers as they encounter fairies, magical creatures, and learn valuable life lessons along the way. With engaging...
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Welcome to a world of enchanting tales and delightful adventures! The Secret Gathering of Cats and Other Stories is a captivating collection of bilingual short stories, beautifully written in Danish and English. Immerse yourself in a world where animals talk, mysteries unravel, and unexpected friendships blossom. From the hidden rendezvous of mischievous cats to the heartwarming encounters between humans and animals, these stories will transport readers...
19) The Happy Birthday and Other Stories: Simple Bilingual German-English Short Stories for Beginner Ger
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Are you a beginner language learner looking for engaging and educational stories to improve your German language skills? Look no further! The Happy Birthday and Other Stories offers a captivating collection of eleven simple, yet enchanting tales that will transport you into a world of imagination while enhancing your language proficiency. Each story is presented in both German and English, making it an ideal companion for learners seeking to build...
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En junio de 2004 el equipo de la preparatoria Carl Hayden, de Phoenix, sorprendió a todos los asistentes a la competencia anual de robótica auspiciada por la nasa cuando resultó ganador en el evento. No era para menos, el equipo estaba conformado por cuatro adolescentes, cuyas circunstancias a todas luces los colocaban en una situación poco aventajada. Se trataba de hijos de inmigrantes ilegales, provenientes de una escuela pública con recursos...
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