Education System

The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression. Little Tree" as his grandparents call him is shown how to hunt and survive in the mountains, to respect nature in the Cherokee Way, taking only what is needed, leaving the rest for nature to run its course.

What happens when a young Wall Street investment banker spends a small fortune to have lunch with Warren Buffett? He becomes a real value investor. In this fascinating inside story, Guy Spier details his career from Harvard MBA to hedge fund manager. But the path was not so straightforward. Spier reveals his transformation from a Gordon Gekko wannabe, driven by greed, to a sophisticated investor who enjoys success without selling his soul to the highest bidder.

Are you on the hunt for more information on the policies, procedures, and laws that surround special education? I’m aware there is a ton of information online, but the available information is often spread across a lot of technical sources, and it is hard to follow. That is why I wrote the Special Education Guidebook Series. I wanted to provide you with guidebooks that you can treat as your bible when it comes to special education. This is a comprehensive guide that you can use for all of your special education needs and queries

Education has always been the cornerstone of human progress, a beacon guiding societies toward enlightenment and growth. But what happens when this beacon loses its way? In "This is NOT Education: Rethinking the Educational System," acclaimed author and philosopher Waleed Mahmud offers a bold and transformative critique of our current educational paradigms. Drawing on historical insights from Plato, Confucius, and John Dewey, Waleed ventures into the deep disconnect between modern education’s utilitarian focus and its deeper mission of fostering ethical, creative, and critically thinking ...

“Essential reading for teachers, education administrators, and policymakers alike.” —STARRED Library Journal The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden...

AN EXPLOSIVE AND REVELATORY PORTRAIT REPORTED FROM DEEP BEHIND THE SCENES OF BIG-TIME NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL: THE PASSION, THE THRILLING ACTION—AND THE SHOCKING REALITIES THAT LIE BENEATH THIS COLOSSAL, MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR BUSINESS COLLEGE FOOTBALL has never been more popular—or more...

This autobiography was immediately hailed as a masterpiece upon publication and has even been called the greatest nonfiction book ever written. Henry Adams, whose great-grandfather and grandfather were both U.S. presidents, fills his story with one unforgettably brilliant observation after another. Filled with uncommon wisdom, this book also serves as a thoughtful history of 19th-century America.

An indictment of the American educational system criticizes the fact that the system has discarded the traditional goals of transmitting knowledge and fostering cognitive skills in favor of building self-esteem and promoting social harmony.

Discover the enduring legacy of one of America's most influential thinkers in Understanding John Dewey: A Complete Guide to Progressive Education, Pragmatism, and the Power of Democratic Learning. This comprehensive and accessible guide dives deep into the life, ideas, and impact of John Dewey—philosopher, educator, reformer, and champion of democracy. Perfect for educators, students, lifelong learners, and anyone interested in philosophy or educational theory, this book explores Dewey’s groundbreaking work in pragmatism, experiential learning, critical thinking, ethics, aesthetics, and...

The System Was Never Broken: How Bureaucracy, Finance, and Law Keep You Exhausted (And What to Do About It) By Obadiah Switzer You’re not overwhelmed by accident. You’re overwhelmed because the systems around you were designed that way. Every form you fill out, every phone call that leads to a dead end, every surprise charge or impossible deadline—it’s not random. It’s not inefficiency. It’s control. This book exposes the core truth modern life tries to hide: the system isn’t failing. It’s functioning exactly as intended. Bureaucracy, finance, and law are not malfunctioning....

The Systems Thinker will help you to implement systems thinking at your workplace, human relations, and everyday thinking habits. Boost your observation and analytical skills to find the real triggers and influencing forces behind contemporary politics, economics, health, and education changes.

In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond.

Preparing for your journeyman electrician exam doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This audiobook is designed to guide you step by step through the material you actually need to know—based on the latest NEC 2026—so you can study with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Created by Daniel Harper, a master electrician with decades of field experience, this all-in-one exam prep system combines clear explanations, practical strategies, and real-world insight to help you understand the code—not just memorize it.

Education is Freedom explores the transformative power of education and its ability to liberate individuals and societies from the constraints of ignorance, inequality, and oppression. In this book, author James Keyes explores the ways education empowers people to take control of their lives, to pursue their dreams, and to contribute to the world in meaningful and fulfilling ways. He provides a roadmap to the “why,” “what,” and “how” of learning.

Are you ready to take your fire alarm systems knowledge to the next level and earn your NICET certification with confidence? NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I and Level II is a clear, practical roadmap for mastering fire alarm systems and passing both certification exams. Designed for aspiring and working fire protection professionals, this guide focuses on understanding how systems work, how they are designed, and how real-world conditions affect life safety.

Artificial Intelligence is the bedrock of the future economy and the new global operating system that will quietly power every industry, process, and decision. In The Future After AI, top-ranked economist and world-renowned futurist Jason Schenker explores how AI will underpin finance, technology, energy, healthcare, education, and business. AI is transforming the global economy in ways as profound as the internet and computers once did. But just as we no longer marvel at using the internet, AI's impact is likely to become so deeply embedded in technology and society that we might soon stop...

What happens when teaching becomes too much—and no one is listening? Don't Call Me a Hero is a raw, unfiltered look at what it really means to teach in today’s schools—from the daily chaos and emotional toll to the relentless micromanagement that pushes educators to the edge. If you've ever: • Sat in your car after school and cried • Questioned whether you can keep doing this job • Felt unseen, unheard, or just plain exhausted …this book is for you. Written with grit, heart, and brutal honesty, Nati Carrillo pulls back the curtain on a profession romanticized by the public but...

Despite being immensely popular - and immensely lucrative - education is grossly overrated. In this explosive book, Bryan Caplan argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance students' skill but to certify their intelligence, work ethic, and conformity - in other words, to signal the qualities of a good employee.

In Teachers We Trust presents a compelling vision, offering practical ideas for educators and school leaders wishing to develop teacher-powered education systems. It reveals why teachers in Finland hold high status, and shows what the country's trust-based school system looks like in action. Pasi Sahlberg and Timothy D. Walker suggest seven key principles for building a culture of trust in schools, from offering clinical training for future teachers to encouraging student agency to fostering a collaborative professionalism among educators.

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