Maureen Connolly Bücher

Focusing on practical strategies, this book showcases how teachers in various educational settings have successfully fostered a positive classroom climate. It emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and provides insights into methods that support all students' growth and well-being. Through real-world examples, educators can discover effective techniques for enhancing student engagement and creating an environment conducive to learning.

A mother's chance decision leads to a twist of fate that is every parent's worst nightmare.Claire Rawlings, mother of two and medical resident, will not let the troubling signs of an allergic reaction prevent her from making it in for rounds. But when Claire's symptoms overpower her while she's driving into work, her two children in tow, she must pull over. Moments later she wakes up on the floor of a gas station bathroom-her car, and her precious girls have vanished.The police have no leads and the weight of guilt presses down on Claire as each hour passes with no trace of her girls. All she has to hold on to are her strained marriage, a potentially unreliable witness who emerges days later, and the desperate but unquenchable belief that her daughters are out there somewhere.Little Lovely Things is the story of a family shattered by an unthinkable tragedy. Played out in multiple narrative voices, the novel explores how the lives of those affected fatefully intersect, and highlights the potential catastrophe of the small decisions we make every day.

Set in Alma, Wisconsin, the story follows Hank Cleary, a town doctor grappling with the guilt of failing to save his wife. As spring 1999 unfolds, Hank faces the challenge of rebuilding his life and finding a way to move forward after his profound loss. The narrative explores themes of grief, redemption, and the journey toward healing.

Offering practical strategies, this guide equips educators with tools to create effective lesson and unit plans across various school contexts. It emphasizes accessibility and efficiency, making it suitable for teachers seeking to enhance their planning skills and improve classroom outcomes.

Focused on enhancing campus safety, this guide provides colleges and universities with essential strategies for developing effective emergency operations plans. It integrates key components from FEMA and the US Department of Education, detailing the roles and responsibilities of campus personnel throughout all phases of an emergency. The practical approach ensures institutions can efficiently prepare for, respond to, and recover from various crises, fostering a safer educational environment.

Targeting K-12 educators and teacher preparation faculty, this book offers a collection of strategies informed by the experiences of teachers across various grade levels. It features insights from both suburban and urban educators, providing a diverse perspective on effective teaching practices. Each strategy is designed to be applicable and relevant, making it a valuable resource for enhancing educational approaches in diverse classroom settings.