Author: Stanley S. Litow Publisher: Teachers College Press ISBN: 0807765589 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 217
Book Description
"With job opportunities in decline for youth with no postsecondary degree, and college completion rates especially for students of color stagnating, a high school diploma is no longer enough. To solve this large-scale global problem. High school must be completely redesigned and reinvented providing all students real opportunity with both equity and excellence. P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) has done just that by combining public high schools and community colleges in partnership with employers, providing both opportunity and support for all students, regardless of income, race or any screen for admission. Unlike many school models, this innovative and effective approach has spread across the US and around the world, eliminating barriers to replication by engaging all stakeholders. The first P-TECH, opened in a low-income Brooklyn neighborhood, across from a public housing project, and served 100% students of color. It has become the model for school reform across over a dozen US states and nearly twenty countries. Praised by President Obama, governors in red and blue states, and heads of nations, its story is told in this book through the personal stories of students who have destroyed the myths about which students can succeed. Their stories demonstrate that all students, if given the opportunity and support, can reach great heights in high school, college, and career"--
Author: Anne-Lyse Wealth Publisher: ISBN: 9781735574103 Category : Languages : en Pages : 156
Book Description
The time has never been more auspicious for black people to control their finances and achieve financial freedom. Having economic leverage is a key priority in our fight for equality and justice.In Dream of LEgacy, the author shares financial knowledge to help build generational wealth in the black community and close the racial wealth gap.This book will teach you the fundamentals of money management and help you transmit the knowledge to your children and grandchildren.You will acquire tools that will sympathetically teach your kids about the greatness in their DNA, and help them gain the mental fortitude necessary to reach their full potential.Dream of Legacy will help you take charge of your financial destiny and change your family's long-term wealth trajectory.
Author: Peter Altschul Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 9781469731124 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 240
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For some unknown reason, Peter Altschul was born totally blind. He grew up in a working-class town where, with the help of his persistent mother, he broke through barrier after barrier, determined to live a full life. After attending a private school that initially turned him away-simply because he was blind-Peter details how he discovered his gift for music, eventually playing percussion in the orchestra, marching band, and jazz ensemble at Princeton University. But it was only after Peter graduated from college that it became evident he would need a guide dog. Heidi, a Weimaraner with a large repertoire of barks, howls, and grunts, would assist Peter for the next eight years through the halls of New England Conservatory, where he eventually obtained a masters degree in music composition. Peter relays how he blazed a unique professional trail while simultaneously overcoming obstacles; managed his uneasy relationship with music; and embraced his unexpected entrance into an unfamiliar and romantic world. He also provides an unforgettable glimpse into the wonderful ways his five guide dogs supported him on his journey from urban bachelorhood to the light of love. Breaking Barriers shares a compelling account of one mans journey through life as he and each of his specially trained dogs learned to trust each other, ultimately melding into a smooth working team that tackled the worldtogether.
Author: Natasha E. Davis Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1514454874 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 137
Book Description
Unleash Your Millionaire Mindset is a book filled with modern success principles and techniques for the professional and small-business owner, new and existing. The information spilling over from one page to the next, cover to cover, breaks the myths weve all been following on our journey to success and financial freedom. This book is your very own university of success. You have been provided with seven of the most capable and qualified business professors in the industry. In this program, youll learn how to build a legacy that will last for generations to come. Well alleviate the pain and the frustration for you. Well uncomplicate the most complicated and put you on the right track so that you can officially #BeUnleashed! Get ready to learn how to overcome rejections in business, correctly build a sustainable brand, access and implement the seven levels of revenue, build a profitable sales team, create a business that generates profits and not debt, dominate your industry and become an effective leader, and disrupt societys norms so youll function and be MORE. Take a seat, pens up, and phones off. Prepare to meet your professors at the university of success.
Author: Lyle D. Vander Broek Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1725220237 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
"Citing recent studies that point to a breakdown of community in modern American life, Prof. Vander Broek turns to the advice Paul gave to the ancient Christian community in Corinth that was undergoing remarkably similar problems. Writing principally for pastors and educated lay persons, the author demonstrates how careful attention to a biblical book can yield rich resources for modern church life. Written in a clear and readable style, the book will prove useful to congregations seeking to restore and strengthen the bonds of Christian community." --Paul J. Achtemeier, Union Theological Seminary (Virginia) "Vander Broek draws upon his knowledge of both the Corinthian church of the first century and the mainline Protestant churches of the twenty-first century and finds a common thread. Vander Broek recognizes that both Paul and artists of today have a vision of an intimate community beyond the barriers that humans create for themselves. In this book, he brings the work of a first-century Paul and twenty-first-century poets, painters, and writers together and shows us how they attempted to realize their vision of community. It is fresh and though provoking." --Thomas A. Boogaart, Western Theological Seminary
Author: Stanley S. Litow Publisher: Teachers College Press ISBN: 0807779695 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 217
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Breaking Barriers shows how to redesign high schools so that all students can move on to college and successful careers. In a negation of the American Dream, a child’s zip code is currently a far better predictor of success than hard work, intelligence, or resilience. This book tells the story of a school model that focuses on equity and works to prove that all young people can achieve academic excellence given the right support. P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) combines public high schools and community colleges in partnership with employers, providing both opportunity and support for all students. This innovative and effective approach eliminates barriers to replication by engaging all stakeholders. The first P-TECH, which opened in a low-income Brooklyn neighborhood, is now a model for school reform. Praised by President Obama and heads of nations, its story is told through the voices of students who have shattered the myths about which students can succeed. “Breaking Barriers is a compelling read. It shows that a clear pathway from school, to college, to career goes beyond an aspiration—it’s achievable, and for all students. The global success of P-Tech schools is something education, government, and business leaders need to learn about and get behind.” —Arne Duncan, former United States Secretary of Education “Breaking Barriers is a must-read. The P-Tech story shows that quality schools leading to not just a high school diploma but college completion and career success are critical to our future. This is the kind of opportunity and support that must be provided to all students, regardless of income or race.” —Darren Walker, president, Ford Foundation
Author: David Bach Publisher: Currency ISBN: 0525573054 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 432
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THE MILLION-COPY NEW YORK TIMES, BUSINESS WEEK, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER IS BACK - COMPLETELY UPDATED! With over ONE MILLION copies sold - Smart Women Finish Rich is one of the most popular financial books for women ever written. A perennial bestseller for over two decades, now Bach returns with a completely updated, expanded and revised edition, Smart Women Finish Rich, to address the new financial concerns and opportunities for today's women. Whether you are just getting started in your investment life, looking to manage your money yourself, or work closely with a financial advisor, this book is your proven roadmap to the life you want and deserve. With Smart Women Finish Rich, you will feel like you are being coached personally by one of America's favorite and most trusted financial experts. The Smart Women Finish Rich program has helped millions of women for over twenty years gain confidence, clarity and control over their financial well-being--it has been passed from generations to generation -- and it now can help you.
Author: Janaki Krishnan Publisher: Jaico Publishing House ISBN: 818495395X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 191
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Success Stories of India’s Leading Business Women Includes stories of: SHAHEEN MISTRI, VANDANA LUTHRA, RENUKA RAMNATH ZIA MODY, KIRAN MAZUMDAR-SHAW and others The stories of ordinary women who went on to become extraordinary BREAKING BARRIERS is a book chronicling the lives of some prominent Indian women entrepreneurs, who have followed their dreams and fulfilled their ambitions. They refused to succumb to the pressures and established norms that society insists on imposing on women. This book has been written to encourage girls and women (and indeed anyone who aspires to do anything out of the ordinary) to know that they are the sole arbiters of their lives. They have the Power.
Author: Layla Anastasiou Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 1512742163 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
A personal adventure experienced between 2008 and 2015, this book was originally written as letters to friends and is for anyone who wants to get to know India from the inside. It tells the stories of literacy workers and is also about the struggle to bring literacy to disadvantaged groups. It includes the dilemma the author faces with people of all religious faiths and about the faithfulness of God revealed by Jesus Christ.
Author: Allan Zuckoff Publisher: Guilford Publications ISBN: 1462520863 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 282
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Are you tired of being told by others--self-help books included--what you should do? Drs. Allan Zuckoff and Bonnie Gorscak understand. That's why this book is different. Whether it's breaking an unhealthy habit, pursuing that dream job, or ending harmful patterns in relationships, the key to moving ahead with your life lies in discovering what direction is truly right for you, and how you can get there. The proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) can help. Drs. Zuckoff and Gorscak present powerful self-help strategies and practical tools that help you understand why you're stuck, break free of unhelpful pressure to change, and build confidence for developing a personal change plan. Vivid stories of five men and women confronting different types of challenges illustrate the techniques and accompany you on your journey. MI has a track record of helping people resolve long-standing dilemmas in a remarkably short time. Now you can try it for yourself--and unlock your own capacity for positive action.
Author: Stanley S. Litow
Author: Anne-Lyse Wealth
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Author: Natasha E. Davis
Author: Lyle D. Vander Broek
Author: Stanley S. Litow
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