Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning

Name: Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning
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Book Synopsis: In this 2nd edition of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning, Mike Schmoker extends and updates the case that our schools could be on the cusp of swift, unparalleled improvements. But we are stymied by a systemwide failure to simplify and prioritize; we have yet to focus our limited time and energy on the most essential, widely acknowledged, evidence-based practices that could have more impact than all other initiatives combined. They are: simple, coherent curricula; straightforward, traditional literacy practices; and lessons built around just a few hugely effective elements of good teaching. As Schmoker demonstrates, the case for these practices—and the need for them—has grown prodigiously.

In every chapter, you’ll find late-breaking discoveries and practical advice on how to simplify the implementation of new state standards in the subject areas; on the hidden pitfalls of our most popular, but unproven instructional fads and programs; and on simple, versatile strategies for building curriculum, planning lessons, and integrating literacy into every discipline. All of these strategies and findings are supported with exciting new evidence from actual schools. Their success confirms, as Michael Fullan writes, that a focus on the best “high-leverage practices” won’t only improve student performance; they will produce “stunningly powerful consequences” in our schools.

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In this highly anticipated 2nd edition of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning, renowned educator Mike Schmoker reveals the key to unlocking unprecedented improvements in our schools. Through extensive research and up-to-date findings, Schmoker argues that by simplifying and prioritizing our educational practices, we can achieve monumental strides in student learning. With evidence-based strategies aimed at streamlining curricula, implementing traditional literacy practices, and incorporating highly effective teaching elements, this book is a game-changer for educators and school administrators everywhere.

Schmoker's comprehensive approach provides educators with invaluable insights on how to navigate new state standards effortlessly and maximize their impact. By debunking popular yet unproven instructional fads and programs, Schmoker arms educators with the knowledge to avoid potential pitfalls. Moreover, his straightforward and adaptable strategies for curriculum development, lesson planning, and integrating literacy across disciplines ensure that every student receives a top-quality education.

What sets Focus: Elevating the Essentials apart is its wealth of real-world evidence from successful schools. These case studies highlight the incredible effectiveness of Schmoker's recommended "high-leverage practices," which not only enhance student performance but also yield astonishingly powerful consequences within our educational institutions. Michael Fullan, a renowned education expert, attests to the transformative potential of focusing on these practices, stating that they have the ability to produce remarkable outcomes in schools.

To revolutionize your approach to education and drive substantial improvements in student learning, don't miss out on this groundbreaking edition of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning. Embrace the power of evidence-based practices and transform your school today.

Click here to discover the high-leverage practices that will revolutionize your school

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