Public High School

In the first half of the 20th century, Dunbar was an academically elite public school, despite being racially segregated by law. By the 1950s, Dunbar High School was sending 80 percent of its students to college. Today, as with too many troubled urban public schools, the majority of Dunbar students struggle with reading and math. Journalist and author Alison Stewart, whose parents were both Dunbar graduates, tells the story of the school’s rise, fall, and path toward resurgence.

Instant New York Times Bestseller A love letter to the rookie in all of us: Singer-actor Joshua Bassett's fearless memoir in verse about surviving the darkest moments of fame, addiction, and mental health struggles—and finding hope on the other side. "We're all figuring it out as we go along...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes an inspiring Baxter Family novel about a beloved high school principal who starts a Bible Study to improve the lives of his struggling students, only to become the national focus of a controversial lawsuit. Hamilton High Principal...

She's eighteen and the only thing she wants is cock.

For Amber, a graduating senior, shopping is a competitive sport, played at the Olympic level, with the occasional dive into full blood sport mode for certain special occasions. Then her folks sold their startup for a lot more than they expected. They rewarded themselves by registering all three of the family Permanude! Thus, Amber begins a journey of discovery. Her bare skin feels so much. Some of her friends walk away and new ones join her. And being Permanude has its advantages. At the bead and jewelry store, she can buy things like cock rings and try them out right there in front of ...

Effective Teaching in High-Needs Schools: Strategies That Work is a practical, honest, and empowering guide for educators working in under-resourced and high-pressure school environments. Whether you're a new teacher trying to find your footing or a veteran educator seeking fresh inspiration, this book offers real-world strategies that actually work — straight from the front lines of high-needs classrooms. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Build authentic relationships with students and families Manage behavior without losing your cool Create engaging lessons that stick — even without ...

New and Expanded Edition! Whether you’re a teacher, club leader, homeschool parent, or a teen looking to build confidence, Speech Class for Teens, Revised offers a flexible, easy-to-use curriculum that makes public speaking engaging and approachable. This newly revised edition includes 24 complete lessons designed to develop students’ skills in clear, confident communication. Each lesson features simple instruction, classroom-tested activities, and a practical speaking project that reinforces real-world skills like storytelling, persuasion, interviewing, and digital presentations. Who ...

Amber does Highschool Permanude For Amber, a graduating senior, shopping is a competitive sport, played at the Olympic level, with the occasional dive into full blood sport mode for certain special occasions. Then her folks sold their startup for a lot more than they expected. They rewarded themselves by registering all three of the family Permanude! Thus, Amber begins a journey of discovery. Her bare skin feels so much. Some of her friends walk away and new ones join her. And being Permanude has its advantages. At the bead and jewelry store, she can buy things like cock rings and try them ...

A completely revised, expanded and definitive edition of the memoir first published in 2020. What happens when a fifteen-year-old boy, determined not to be sent to boarding school, tries everything to escape—including running away, hitchhiking across Africa and even disappearing from the school bus? In 1984, Gordon Wallis arrived at Plumtree School on the Botswana border convinced his life was over. Instead, he discovered a world of unforgettable characters, outrageous adventures, lifelong friendships and lessons that would shape the rest of his life. From failed escape attempts and ...

“This book merits every American’s serious consideration” (Vice President Joe Biden): from the Secretary of Education under President Obama, an exposé of the status quo that helps maintain a broken system at the expense of our kids’ education, and threatens our nation’s future...

In America’s public schools today, teachers are overwhelmed by the number of students in their classrooms, the challenges of meeting their students’ emotional and academic needs, and the daunting administrative tasks thrust at them. What can be done to inspire teachers to stay the course? How can future generations of teachers be convinced to embark on a career that has meant so much to the advancement of an educated citizenry? Robert Pacilio taught high school English for 32 years and was a teacher of the year in San Diego County. He has written a memoir dedicated to the principle that...

★★★ A kids guide to careers ★★★ A career as a Teacher is an exciting one! But do you really know what it takes to become one? This book takes you inside the career and shows you the day and the life of a Teacher. Inside you’ll learn what they do, what training is required, what the future holds, and how you can become one!

On 16 April 2014, the passenger ferry MV Sewol began to list during a routine voyage from Incheon to Jeju. Hundreds of passengers, including students travelling on a school excursion, were told to remain where they were. By the time the full danger became clear, escape routes were disappearing. Of the 476 people aboard, 304 lost their lives. Most of the victims were students from Danwon High School. Their deaths transformed a maritime disaster into a national reckoning over safety, authority, rescue, accountability and public trust. This book reconstructs the complete history of the Sewol ...

The essential guide for students and families navigating the college mental health crisis. There is a mental health crisis on American campuses, with conditions like depression and anxiety being diagnosed at alarming rates. But, inundated by marketing that highlights only the positives of the...

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. You have something powerful to say—and the world is waiting to hear it. Whether you’ve been silenced, overlooked, ...

Join the search to quench the thirst in this combined edition of the bestselling Christian suspense adventure and serial archaeological mystery. High school teachers Keith Bradley and Talia Ramin team up in a race to find and preserve what may become the last copy of the Scriptures on earth. How can a reporter, a government educator, and an apparently concerned mother destroy access to God's Word? Only if trusting people let them. Keith and Talia will stop at nothing to find the Golden Testaments. They hop across the continents, search beneath the ocean, and chase clues in some of the most ...

Fitting in doesn’t mean pretending to be someone you’re not. High school, friends, first jobs — life is full of situations where you have to talk to people, handle awkward moments, and figure out how to be taken seriously. But what if you’re shy, anxious, or just not sure how to start? Can’t I Just Be Like Everyone Else? is your guide to navigating the social side of life without changing who you are. With practical tips, real-world examples, and a little humor, you’ll learn how to: Make a good first impression (without feeling fake) Join conversations and actually enjoy them ...

Eden can’t believe her eyes, JD Stone, after all these years, in the flesh. The way he fills out his jeans should be illegal. Her heart palpitates in places it shouldn’t palpitate and her husband knows it. With one look, she gives away a secret she’s been hiding for years, a desire to sleep with her high school crush. Eden is the love of JD’s life, she just so happens to also be the love of Tyler’s. JD never thought he’d get the chance to have her until he saw her at the mall this Christmas, the day before Birthmas, her Christmas Eve birthday. He couldn’t believe his luck when...

Small town science teacher Keith Bradley climbs into a red Tesla with English teacher Talia Ramin for the field trip of a lifetime. At stake is a missing copy of the Scriptures on gold tablets. At risk is the trust of an ancient order sworn to keep the tablets safe. Talia's archaeologist aunt and uncle may have lost their last clue to artifact thieves. A government ultimatum might undo every lesson they have taught their students about keeping the Word safe. from Chapter Eighteen – “Are You So Selfish?” “What?” Keith jumped up. “What are you saying? We’re supposed to take the ...