Education Resources at the Miller Library

Knowing Where to Draw the Line, 344.73 M285k 2006, by Mary Ann Manos, is a legal handbook for teachers. Many teachers are not fully aware of their legal rights or what the law expects of them.

Children and Television, 302.23 L554c 2007, by Dafna Lemish “highlights the global perspective and balances the need to contextualize television in children’s lives in their unique cultural spaces.”

Discoveryschool.com is a great place for elementary students and teachers. This site has lesson plans, teaching tools and homework helpers.

New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg has been named one of America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report. The article in the October 30, 2006 issue outlines his work in reforming the NYC public school system.

The October 2, 2006 issue of U.S. News & World Report features an article on the amazing improvements in the Boston Public School System in the past few years.

Thomas Hehir’s New Directions in Special Education, is a must-read for all educators and administrators of special education programs. The author demands quality education for all disabled students.

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Punishing Schools, 379.73 L991p 2006, by Lyons & Drew examines the relationship between public schools, legislative mandates and the treatment of their students.

The Art of Problem Posing, 510 B879a 2005, by Brown & Walter, “provides examples of the relationships between problem posing and problem solving. It explores the educational potential of integrating these two activities in classrooms at all levels.”

A Special Education, 306.874 B919s 2006, by Dana Buchman is a memoir which discusses the challenges faced by designer Dana Buchman and her family when her daughter is diagnosed with learning differences.

Gender Differences in Mathematics 510 G325 2005, by Ann Gallagher & James Kaufman examines the fact that females consistently score lower than males in standarized math tests. These differences can lead to fewer opportunities for females in regard to college admission and future job opportunities. The authors examine this discrepancy through a variety of psychological perspectives.