{"product_id":"question-everything-the-rise-of-avid-as-americas-largest-college-readiness-program-hardback-9781118438190","title":"Question Everything; The Rise of AVID as America's Largest College Readiness Program (Hardback) 9781118438190","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eQuestion Everything\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Rise of AVID as America's Largest College Readiness Program\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJay Mathews (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118438190, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 2 June 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 16 x 2.3 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow AVID levels the playing field, helping underserved students come out ahead\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eQuestion Everything\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning education writer Jay Mathews presents the stories and winning strategies behind the Advancement Via Individual Determination program (AVID). With the goal of preparing students for the future – whether that future includes college or not – AVID teaches students the personal management skills that will help them survive and thrive. Focused on time management, presentation, and cooperation, the AVID program leads not only to impressive educational outcomes, but also to young adults prepared for life after school. This book tells the stories of AVID educators, students, and families to illustrate how and why the program works, and demonstrates how teachers can employ AVID's strategies with their own students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver the past thirty years, AVID has grown from a single teacher's practice to an organization serving 400,000 middle- and high-school students in 47 states and 16 countries. \u003ci\u003eQuestion Everything\u003c\/i\u003e describes the ideas and strategies behind the upward trajectory of both the program and the students who take part.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn which foundational skills are emphasized for future success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how AVID teaches personal management skills in the academic context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContrast AVID student outcomes with national averages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsider implementing AVID concepts and techniques into current curricula\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs college readiness becomes a top priority for the Federal Government, the Gates Foundation, and other influential organizations, AVID's track record stands out as one of success. By leveling the playing field and introducing \"real-world\" realities early on, the program teaches students skills that help them in the workplace and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking AVID Home 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTortuous Journey of a Teacher’s Idea 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoise Schools Changed by Love 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Prove to Me You Got an A in Everything” 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing America How to Take Notes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeachers Afraid of Tough Courses 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Rather Than Answering Questions 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing the Power of Tutoring to El Cajon High 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSanta Barbara Rejects AVID 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Our Teacher Said We Couldn’t Take the Test” 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAVID on \u003ci\u003e60 Minutes II \u003c\/i\u003e91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Mess at Bell Gardens High 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Days at the Summer Institute: A Crash Course in AVID 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I Don’t Care If I Have to Haul You Down There Myself” 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLosing It in Atlanta 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside Tutoring 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Don’t Give Me That, Akila” 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for More Mr. Searcys 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStruggles of an Average AVID Program 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Friend, a Teacher, a Mentor 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklist for AVID Greatness 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Students Need More of a Challenge 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking AVID to the Other Side of the World 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew York Site Team’s Philadelphia Adventure 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “Precious Is Making a Big Mistake” 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEscaping Death, Making AVID Cost-Effective 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Results: Slow Groups Make You Dumb 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurprise Leader Creates Giant AVID District 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp and Down in Chicago 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 7-Eleven to AVID 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpreading AVID to Elementary School and College 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Veteran Superintendent Becomes AVID Leader 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMcKay Wins One in Madison, Indiana 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 259\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Education%20%5BJN%5D%22\"\u003eJN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52417774747928,"sku":"9781118438190","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118438190_264176.jpg?v=1784508247","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/question-everything-the-rise-of-avid-as-americas-largest-college-readiness-program-hardback-9781118438190","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}