] "These outstanding essays by eminent scholars provide sophisticated and highly readable analyses of the causes of women's exclusion from full participation in knowledge production today. From multiple disciplinary perspectives, the authors examine the roles of biology, institutional impediments, discrimination, and women's choices. A 'must read' for all concerned with the role of women in contemporary higher education." -- Myra H. Strober, Stanford University
"This practical resource will help educators to identify, address, and meet the needs of the diverse families in todayís classrooms. It is the first book to critically examine how families are represented in the media, schools, and other institutions and apply that information to building effective home-school partnerships. The authors examine how different relationships between families and teachers are defined by discourses that circulate through formal and informal curricula. They explore how families and educators can collectively reconceptualize these conversations to create positive educational experiences for children. Discussion questions are included in each chapter so that readers can examine their working relationships with the families of their students."
"100 inspirational ideas on teaching Science in the classroom. Each one has been successfully tried and tested at the chalk face. Ideas range from elemental bingo and hot seat questioning to exploding jelly babies and making flowers
blush."
ages 9-14; book level 6.8
