NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A fascinating and eye-opening look at how American schools have helped build and reinforce an infrastructure of racial inequality . . . a must-read for every American parent and educator.--Esquire (Most Anticipated Books of 2025)

Though the argument of this book is bleak, it illuminates a path for a more just future that is nothing short of dazzling.--Oprah Daily (Most Anticipated Books of 2025)

This book will transform the way you see this country.--Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

If all children could just get an education, the logic goes, they would have the same opportunities later in life. But this historical tour de force makes it clear that the opposite is true: The U.S. school system has played an instrumental role in creating and upholding racial hierarchies, preparing children to expect unequal treatment throughout their lives.

In Original Sins, Ewing demonstrates that our schools were designed to propagate the idea of white intellectual superiority, to civilize Native students and to prepare Black students for menial labor. Education was not an afterthought for the Founding Fathers; it was envisioned by Thomas Jefferson as an institution that would fortify the country's racial hierarchy. Ewing argues that these dynamics persist in a curriculum that continues to minimize the horrors of American history. The most insidious aspects of this system fall below the radar in the forms of standardized testing, academic tracking, disciplinary policies, and uneven access to resources.

By demonstrating that it's in the DNA of American schools to serve as an effective and underacknowledged mechanism maintaining inequality in this country today, Ewing makes the case that we need a profound reevaluation of what schools are supposed to do, and for whom. This book will change the way people understand the place we send our children for eight hours a day.

James Anderson critically reinterprets the history of southern black education from Reconstruction to the Great Depression. By placing black schooling within a political, cultural, and economic context, he offers fresh insights into black commitment to education, the peculiar significance of Tuskegee Institute, and the conflicting goals of various philanthropic groups, among other matters.

Initially, ex-slaves attempted to create an educational system that would support and extend their emancipation, but their children were pushed into a system of industrial education that presupposed black political and economic subordination. This conception of education and social order -- supported by northern industrial philanthropists, some black educators, and most southern school officials -- conflicted with the aspirations of ex-slaves and their descendants, resulting at the turn of the century in a bitter national debate over the purposes of black education. Because blacks lacked economic and political power, white elites were able to control the structure and content of black elementary, secondary, normal, and college education during the first third of the twentieth century. Nonetheless, blacks persisted in their struggle to develop an educational system in accordance with their own needs and desires.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A fascinating and eye-opening look at how American schools have helped build and reinforce an infrastructure of racial inequality . . . a must-read for every American parent and educator.--Esquire (Most Anticipated Books of 2025)

Though the argument of this book is bleak, it illuminates a path for a more just future that is nothing short of dazzling.--Oprah Daily (Most Anticipated Books of 2025)

This book will transform the way you see this country.--Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

If all children could just get an education, the logic goes, they would have the same opportunities later in life. But this historical tour de force makes it clear that the opposite is true: The U.S. school system has played an instrumental role in creating and upholding racial hierarchies, preparing children to expect unequal treatment throughout their lives.

In Original Sins, Ewing demonstrates that our schools were designed to propagate the idea of white intellectual superiority, to civilize Native students and to prepare Black students for menial labor. Education was not an afterthought for the Founding Fathers; it was envisioned by Thomas Jefferson as an institution that would fortify the country's racial hierarchy. Ewing argues that these dynamics persist in a curriculum that continues to minimize the horrors of American history. The most insidious aspects of this system fall below the radar in the forms of standardized testing, academic tracking, disciplinary policies, and uneven access to resources.

By demonstrating that it's in the DNA of American schools to serve as an effective and underacknowledged mechanism maintaining inequality in this country today, Ewing makes the case that we need a profound reevaluation of what schools are supposed to do, and for whom. This book will change the way people understand the place we send our children for eight hours a day.

The World's Most Courageous Teacher reveals the inner circle secrets of the American school system. The legendary schoolteacher, John Taylor Gatto, invested over 10 years of dedicated research to uncover some of the most alarming ideas and writings by the creators and advocates of mandatory attendance schooling, which show where the system came from and why it was created. He combined these facts with his personal experience as a teacher for 30 years in New York public schools, where he won many awards, including being named State Teacher of the Year twice, and has authored an all-time classic. This book was originally published in 2001, and has been printed a number of times. However, this updated version includes new essays from the author, as well as contributions from Dr. Ron Paul, David Ruenzel, and Richard Grove. This is the first of a 3 book volume which will help the reader gain a solid understanding about the American school organization and many of the hidden, yet powerful parts. In this first of set, Mr. Gatto's humble yet bold personality, mixed with humor and class, makes it an enjoyable read, despite the importance and implications of the subject. Mr. Gatto says, It's time to take our schools back. If they mean to have a war, let it begin now.

Three of the most important documents in early American history which are considered instrumental to its founding and philosophy - the United States Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights with Amendments. All Citizens of the United States should own a copy of these essential documents.

Decades of research clearly shows what works in schools, yet a huge gap persists between those instructional best practices and what is widely taught--and not taught--in classrooms today.

In Results Now 2.0, Mike Schmoker expands on his bestselling book and offers a broader, deeper analysis of the entire K-12 education system and how it can improve. He describes a systemic buffer of policies, pedagogy, and initiatives that prevents everyone--teachers, students, and parents--from understanding our collective failure to align instruction with evidence of what works.

We need to bridge the gap between proven practice and common practice. By focusing on the fundamental elements of curriculum, literacy, and effective instruction, Schmoker offers hope for the future. He describes schools that have successfully used evidence and strategic practice to remove the buffer, and he shows how schools can improve--quickly.

This book is a call for both educators and the public to demand transparency and fidelity to the most effective actions that transform our schools and help us see results now.

The removal of the Native Americans west of the Mississippi River during the 1800s to clear the way for settlers is a tragic story that involves human suffering on a grand scale.

The policy of Manifest Destiny said America was a morally superior nation that had the right to build an empire from the East Coast to the West Coast, much to the detriment of the Native Americans who stood in the way. This book will document the Trail of Tears, bringing to light many events that occurred in the background while describing a few prominent Native American chiefs, such as Seminole Chief Abiaka and Cherokee Chief John Ross, and some of the European-Americans with whom they clashed.

We will also go beyond standard history and take a closer look at the assimilation that occurred between the white settlers and the Native Americans. The unique characteristics of the tribes that met the Spanish settlers who arrived in Florida and the other European settlers who arrived on the East Coast are often not fully realized. We will take a closer look at this blending of cultures to give you a clearer picture of what the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminoles were like by the time of the Trail of Tears.

Here are just some of the things you will discover in this book:

Why tribes developed various forms of ChristianityThe reasons behind chiefs signing treaties to give away native landsGeorge Washington's views on the Native AmericansThe Five Civilized Tribes and how they differed from each otherHow the average person viewed Native Americans in the 19^th centuryDavey Crockett's opinion on the relocation of Native AmericansThe Indian Removal Act of 1830 and how it impacted the Trail of TearsAnd so much more!

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Did you know that the Vikings from Norway were the first to inhabit Greenland?

They were also the first people to settle in Iceland and the Faroes Islands. They also founded the first true cities of Ireland. Although Vikings are a huge part of the history of Norway, the era in which they lived was very short.

Norway wasn't a defined country or even a region in its early history. It was geographically, culturally, and linguistically inseparable from the rest of Scandinavia. Therefore, its history is deeply influenced by not only its inhabitants but also its neighbors.

Norway is a unique country located on the fringes of Europe. Its climate and geographical position determined the lifestyle of the people inhabiting it. It was never an easy life. The constant scarcity of arable land, the vast distances they had to traverse due to the myriad of fjords and mountains, and the long and harsh winters in the inland areas made Norwegians constantly struggle for a better life.

Norway was also often a target of much stronger neighboring kingdoms, mainly Denmark and Sweden. From the 16th to 19th centuries, Norway was part of a union with first Denmark and then Sweden. None of the unions was a Norwegian choice. And even though the people were aware of the deep connection they shared with the rest of Scandinavia, they had a distinctive Norwegian identity. It was this identity that pushed Norway to fight for its independence.

Read more to find out:

• Where did the first Norwegians come from?
• How did the early Bronze Age societies live in the harsh environment of Scandinavia?
• Why did the Iron Age come so late to Scandinavia?
• Were the Vikings simply pirates or farmers with a higher cause?
• How did the Vikings live, and who were the first Norwegian chieftains?
• What was the Old Norse religion like, and how was it replaced by Christianity?
• Why were there so many petty kingdoms in medieval Norway?
• How did Denmark come to rule Norway?
• How did Norway gain independence through a union with Sweden?
• And how did Norway truly gain independence?
• Why was Norway neutral during World War I?
• Why didn't Norway preserve its neutrality during World War II?
• How did the country rebuild itself and establish a unique welfare system, often cited as the best in the world?
• When was oil was discovered in Norway, and what does it mean to its citizens today?

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Featuring current information and challenging perspectives on the latest issues and forces shaping the American educational system--with scholarship that is often cited as a primary source--Joel Spring introduces readers to the historical, political, social and legal foundations of education and to the profession of teaching in the United States. In his signature straightforward, concise approach to describing complex issues, he illuminates events and topics that are often overlooked or whitewashed, giving students the opportunity to engage in critical thinking about education. Students come away informed on the latest topics, issues and data and with a strong knowledge of the forces shaping the American educational system.

Updated throughout, the 21st edition of this clear, authoritative text remains fresh and up-to-date, reflecting the many changes in education that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition. New coverage includes:

• Discussion of culture wars and critical race theory
• Parental rights versus the goals of common education
• LGBTQIA+ students' rights
• Discussion of the current administration's educational policies

Are you fascinated by history's darkest mysteries and the intricate tapestry of human nature? Curious about the forces that led to one of the darkest periods in American history? Wondering how superstition and fear could ignite a whirlwind of chaos and injustice?

Dive into the gripping world of 17th-century Massachusetts, where accusations of witchcraft ignited a blaze of hysteria and justice teetered on a precipice. In A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials, we unravel the captivating and haunting events that transpired during this dark chapter in American history. If you've ever been curious about the Salem Witch Trials, their origins, and the impact on society, this book is your essential guide.

Within the pages of this book, you will:

• Explore the Origins of Hysteria: Journey back to 17th-century Massachusetts, a land filled with fear, suspicion, and religious fervor. Witness how these volatile elements ignited a devastating witch hunt.
• Meet the Accused: Walk in the shoes of those accused of witchcraft-ordinary people caught in an extraordinary web of paranoia. Their stories will grip your heart as you navigate their trials and tribulations.
• Witness the Legal Drama: Step into the courtroom where dramatic trials unfolded. Gain insight into the legal intricacies, testimonies, and shocking verdicts that reshaped history.
• Uncover Hidden Truths: Explore the hidden complexities and lesser-known details surrounding the trials. Gain fresh insights into the people, motives, and societal pressures that fueled this harrowing event.
• Reflect on Human Nature: As you delve into this riveting narrative, you'll find yourself reflecting on the timeless themes of human psychology, group dynamics, and the pursuit of justice.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student seeking a deeper understanding, or simply a curious reader, embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the riveting world of the Salem Witch Trials. A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials is your gateway to unraveling a centuries-old mystery and understanding the profound lessons it offers for today's world.

Get your copy now and be captivated by this compelling blend of history, intrigue, and human drama!

Thomas Blantz's monumental The University of Notre Dame: A History tells the story of the renowned Catholic university's growth and development from a primitive grade school and high school founded in 1842 by the Congregation of Holy Cross in the wilds of northern Indiana to the acclaimed undergraduate and research institution it became by the early twenty-first century. Its growth was not always smooth--slowed at times by wars, financial challenges, fires, and illnesses. It is the story both of a successful institution and of the men and women who made it so: Father Edward Sorin, the twenty-eight-year-old French priest and visionary founder; Father William Corby, later two-term Notre Dame president, who gave absolution to the soldiers of the Irish Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg; the hundreds of Holy Cross brothers, sisters, and priests whose faithful service in classrooms, student residence halls, and across campus kept the university progressing through difficult years; a dedicated lay faculty teaching too many classes for too few dollars to assure the university would survive; Knute Rockne, a successful chemistry teacher but an even more successful football coach, elevating Notre Dame to national athletic prominence; Father Theodore M. Hesburgh, president for thirty-five years; the 325 undergraduate young women who were the first to enroll at Notre Dame in 1972; and thousands of others.

Blantz captures the strong connections that exist between Notre Dame's founding and early life and today's university. Alumni, faculty, students, friends of the university, and fans of the Fighting Irish will want to own this indispensable, definitive history of one of America's leading universities. Simultaneously detailed and documented yet lively and interesting, The University of Notre Dame: A History is the most complete and up-to-date history of the university available.

From its top, Anthony's Nose, a mountain located along the Hudson River in New York State, offers a -180 degree, panoramic, awe-inspiring view of the Hudson Valley. It stands as the southern gateway to the Hudson Highlands, a series of 17 mountains on the east side of the Hudson River and 16 on the west side. Many historical and cultural events took place near Anthony's Nose. This book provides a bird's-eye view of 40 of these that had an impact on the area, the country and, in some cases, the world. Each has a story behind it, grounded in the historical (primary source) documents used here to tell.

WINNER 2016 Grawemeyer Award in Education

Helping students develop their ability to deliberate political questions is an essential component of democratic education, but introducing political issues into the classroom is pedagogically challenging and raises ethical dilemmas for teachers. Diana E. Hess and Paula McAvoy argue that teachers will make better professional judgments about these issues if they aim toward creating political classrooms, which engage students in deliberations about questions that ask, How should we live together?

Based on the findings from a large, mixed-method study about discussions of political issues within high school classrooms, The Political Classroom presents in-depth and engaging cases of teacher practice. Paying particular attention to how political polarization and social inequality affect classroom dynamics, Hess and McAvoy promote a coherent plan for providing students with a nonpartisan political education and for improving the quality of classroom deliberations.

Pirámides altísimas, templos resplandecientes, dioses vengativos y dinastías escandalosas. La historia de Egipto vista como nunca antes.

Egipto es un país vibrante y diverso con algunos de los lugares más impresionantes del mundo. Su historia estuvo dominada por poderosas figuras que cambiaron el curso de la historia mundial. Desde que se descubrió el legado de los antiguos faraones, la imaginación del público se ha visto cautivada por historias de gobernantes ricos y maldiciones mortales. Cuánto hay de cierto? Y cuánto es especulación?

Durante siglos, Egipto fue olvidado por el mundo occidental, pero cuando resurgió, se convirtió en el foco de una intensa fascinación. El país aún guarda muchos secretos, y su historia puede ser una delicia para explorar. Este libro le guiará por algunos de los acontecimientos más importantes de la historia egipcia y ampliará sus conocimientos sobre el país de las pirámides.

Este libro le proporcionará una visión general de la larga historia de Egipto, incluyendo:

• El inicio de la civilización egipcia.
• Una breve mirada a los antiguos monumentos egipcios.
• Historias sobre los faraones y sus hazañas.
• Una extraordinaria visión a la magnífica edad de oro de Egipto.
• La conquista de Egipto por Alejandro.
• La escandalosa vida de los ptolomeos.
• Una breve exploración del periodo medieval de Egipto.
• Una guía sobre la expansión del islam en Egipto.
• La identidad de los mamelucos.
• Los logros de Saladino como primer sultán de Egipto.
• Un análisis en profundidad de los reinados de Hatshepsut y Cleopatra.
• Una explicación exhaustiva de la historia moderna de Egipto.
• Y mucho, mucho más!

Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón añadir a la cesta para empezar a aprender más sobre la historia de Egipto en la actualidad.

From the president of Wesleyan University, an illuminating history of the student, spanning from antiquity to Zoom

[Roth] has a clear vision for what it ought to mean to be a student: Learn what you love to do, get better at it, and then share it with others.--David Perry, Washington Post

In this sweeping book, Michael S. Roth narrates a vivid and dynamic history of students, exploring some of the principal models for learning that have developed in very different contexts, from the sixth century BCE to the present.

Beginning with the followers of Confucius, Socrates, and Jesus and moving to medieval apprentices, students at Enlightenment centers of learning, and learners enrolled in twenty-first-century universities, he explores how students have been followers, interlocutors, disciples, rebels, and children becoming adults. There are many ways to be a student, Roth argues, but at their core is developing the capacity to think for oneself by learning from others, and thereby finding freedom.

In an age of machine learning, this book celebrates the student who develops more than mastery, cultivating curiosity, judgment, creativity, and an ability to keep learning beyond formal schooling. Roth shows how the student throughout history has been someone who interacts dynamically with the world, absorbing its lessons and creatively responding to them.

A powerful exploration of the past and present arc of America's white supremacy--from the country's inception and Revolutionary years to its 19th century flashpoint of civil war; to the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and today's Black Lives Matter.

The most profoundly original cultural history in recent memory. --Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University

Stunning, timely . . . an achievement in writing public history . . . Teaching White Supremacy should be read widely in our roiling debate over how to teach about race and slavery in classrooms. --David W. Blight, Sterling Professor of American History, Yale University; author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom

Donald Yacovone shows us the clear and damning evidence of white supremacy's deep-seated roots in our nation's educational system through a fascinating, in-depth examination of America's wide assortment of texts, from primary readers to college textbooks, from popular histories to the most influential academic scholarship. Sifting through a wealth of materials from the colonial era to today, Yacovone reveals the systematic ways in which this ideology has infiltrated all aspects of American culture and how it has been at the heart of our collective national identity.

Yacovone lays out the arc of America's white supremacy from the country's inception and Revolutionary War years to its nineteenth-century flashpoint of civil war to the civil rights movement of the 1960s and today's Black Lives Matter. In a stunning reappraisal, the author argues that it is the North, not the South, that bears the greater responsibility for creating the dominant strain of race theory, which has been inculcated throughout the culture and in school textbooks that restricted and repressed African Americans and other minorities, even as Northerners blamed the South for its legacy of slavery, segregation, and racial injustice.

A major assessment of how we got to where we are today, of how white supremacy has suffused every area of American learning, from literature and science to religion, medicine, and law, and why this kind of thinking has so insidiously endured for more than three centuries.

A compelling history of the learning style concept and how it was shaped by shifting ideas in psychology, anthropology, and education.

The widely embraced notion that we all process information in one of three distinct modes--visual, auditory, or kinesthetic--has informed educational practices for decades. In recent years, however, numerous studies have questioned the effectiveness of aligning instruction with the alleged learning styles of individual students. So, why is it still commonplace in the literature on beneficial teaching at all levels of education?

In You Are Not a Kinesthetic Learner: The Troubled History of a Dangerous Idea, historian Thomas Fallace traces the origins, evolution, and history of the learning style idea, demonstrating its relationship to a legacy of unequal education for children of color. Fallace argues that the research supporting the learning style idea was problematic from its inception in the 1910s and that it was used to label and justify a diminished curriculum for many Black and Latine students, whose cultural differences were perceived as weaknesses. In recent years, numerous empirical studies have not found the approach to be effective. This fascinating history clearly shows the danger of sorting and labeling students with permanent style identities and makes a strong case for removing learning styles as the basis for any educators' instructional toolkit.

The first book-length history of learning styles, You Are Not a Kinesthetic Learner encourages us all to consider the research, be open to future developments and updates, and question even our most intuitive assumptions.

Introducing our GACE History Study Guide: Exam Prep and Practice Test Questions for the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (034, 035, 534)!

Cirrus Test Prep's GACE History Study Guide includes everything you need to pass the GACE History exam the first time.

• Quick review of the concepts covered on the GACE History exam
• 2 full practice tests with detailed answer explanations
• Tips and tricks from experienced educators
• Access to online flash cards and more

Cirrus Test Prep's GACE History Study Guide is aligned with the official GACE History exam framework. Topics covered include:

• US History
• World History
• History of Georgia

ETS was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Cirrus Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product.

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Developed by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep's study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test's format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts.

The only series for MYP 4 and 5 developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Develop your skills to become an inquiring learner; ensure you navigate the MYP framework with confidence using a concept-driven and assessment-focused approach presented in global contexts. - Develop conceptual understanding with key MYP concepts and related concepts at the heart of each chapter. - Learn by asking questions with a statement of inquiry in each chapter. - Prepare for every aspect of assessment using support and tasks designed by experienced educators. - Understand how to extend your learning through research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities. Jo Thomas has been Head of History at the following IB schools: Munich International School, United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) and the British School of Brussels. Keely Rogers has been HOD and/or teacher of History at the following IB schools: United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), the International School of Brussels (ISB) and ACS Egham International School in Surrey, UK. Jo and Keely have written several textbooks for the IB diploma. They are also examiners and workshop leaders for the IB.