Kathleen Carroll

In Part I of the book, we spin our romantic yarn in a section titled "Fairy Tales Do Come True " Our love story is written as a fairy tale, but it all really did happen. It really did We are also writing this book to share with others our experience of finding and courting someone on social media. We know of a number of people who have become single later in life, who very much want to find a new partner and who simply do not know how. Most are lonely, many exasperated and some depressed. These people have not met anyone in their circle of friends, and few seem to be able to use dating sites to meet a soulmate. Others have an outright fear of the unknowns of internet connecting. In Part II of the book, our experiences are documented in a section titled "Insights For Senior Romantics, Like Us."

“Follow the science.” How often have you picked up an education book to read how, according to the authors, the system is broken, failing, and flailing—but their ideas for fixing it will bring about a miraculous transformation? That’s not the approach of this volume. Sure, the editors believe that our system of education could achieve significantly better results. But they also recognize that schools have gotten better over time. One explanation is the progress schools have made in “following the science”. Especially in early reading and math instruction, scholars know more now about what works than we did in the past, and more schools are putting that knowledge into practice. Now, in the wake of a horrific pandemic, even the best elementary schools are struggling to help their students get their momentum back again. In this book, the editors share high-quality syntheses of evidence and insights from leading educators, academics, and other experts. And they communicate those findings in user-friendly language, with an understanding of the real-world complexities of schools and classrooms.

The world is filled with educational possibilities ? use it! This valuable resource explores every aspect of field trips, including their foundation in caring and curiosity, how leaders can establish and achieve sound learning goals, and how to avoid the headaches that too often accompany dozens of children and chaperones unleashed in a new environment. Properly organized, a field trip can provide students with opportunities to develop lifelong learning skills, increase personal responsibility, work cooperatively with others, and expand their worldviews. And field trips need not be full-day affairs to be valuable?even a short ?trip” can provide a much richer learning experience than can be found though standard in-class instruction and serve as a welcome break from the weekday routine. A Guide to Great Field Trips outlines more than 200 ideas for valuable trips within the school, around the building and playground, and through the local neighborhood. It even offers ideas for virtual field trips on the Web. Readers can find tips on handling dozens of logistical issues related to field trips, including safety, transportation, permissions, fundraisers, grants, chaperones, meals, and more.

Formerly published by Zephyr PressField trips help students develop lifelong learning skills, increase personal responsibility, and expand their world views. This comprehensive guide explores every aspect of conducting successful trips, from establishing sound learning goals to following up after the excursion. The author covers practical issues such as safety, transportation, permissions, chaperones, and meals.