Education

What do rock stars, Nobel laureates, bestselling novelists, astronauts, and attorneys have in common? A teacher changed their lives. Like them, most of us can name a teacher who gave us not only good instruction but also confidence and drive. But, in the face of teachers being blamed for a variety of social and economic woes, teachers themselves can easily wonder whether they are making a difference in students’ lives. When veteran teacher Bruce Holbert asked himself this question, his wife, Holly, responded by sending letters to hundreds of people she had never met and had no reason to believe would respond, asking about teachers who mattered to them. She was overwhelmed by answers. Thank You, Teacher presents more than eighty of these up-close-and-personal stories. By a delightfully diverse range of contributors, these essays are wise and witty testaments to the teachers who do what they do every day without expecting recognition, but who so richly deserve it.

LEARN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MEDITATION IN THE CLASSROOM

Meditation can be a potent practice for creating focus and facilitating learning in the classroom, for kindergarteners, grad students, and everyone in between. Longtime schoolteacher William Meyer has taught a variety of meditation techniques to students, fellow teachers, and parents with remarkable results. In Three Breaths and Begin, Meyer details how teachers can incorporate mindfulness into their curricula every day. He covers every aspect of teaching meditation, from creating a dedicated space in the classroom to meditating on field trips, in sports settings, and even in the midst of tragedy. Offering numerous ready-to-use scripted meditations, this insightful, practical, and loving guide will benefit anyone interested in the well-being of students — and, most of all, the students themselves.

The Insider’s Guide That Takes the Confusion Out of Transferring

“Jaime Smith turns what feels like a maze into a map.”
— Jeffrey Selingo, NYT bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why

Over a million students embark on the journey of transferring colleges each year — from community colleges to four-year schools, between universities, or back from a hiatus to complete their degrees. Transfer students deserve the same level of care and guidance that college-bound high school seniors receive, yet few resources exist to guide them through the complex process of transferring. Jaime Smith fills the gap with this comprehensive research-backed toolkit to help readers:

• find their perfect-fit transfer-friendly college
• navigate the transfer and financial aid application procedures
• maximize transfer credits, including those from alternative sources
• happily adjust to life at their new school, academically and socially

The Complete Guide to College Transfer offers a helping hand during a momentous time, instilling in future graduates the confidence they need to accomplish their goals.