1st Edition
Less Is More in Elementary School Strategies for Thriving in a High-Stakes Environment
Acknowledgments
Meet the Authors
Chapter 1: Less Is More
Chapter 2: Cutting, Combining, and Slowing Down
Chapter 3: Critical Readers and Researchers
Chapter 4: Problem Solvers and Decision Makers
Chapter 5: Effective Communicators
Chapter 6: Engaged Learners
Chapter 7: Collaborators
Chapter 8: Getting the Most Out of Assessment
Chapter 9: Differentiation
Chapter 10: Supporting Teachers Doing Less
Chapter 11: Families, Communities, and Schools Working Together
Chapter 12: Overcoming Obstacles
Chapter 13: Ten Keys to Less Is More
Biography
Renee Rubin is an educational consultant specializing in literacy, ELLs, and family engagement. Previously, she taught elementary schools for 11 years and taught pre-service and in-service teachers at the University of Texas at Brownsville for 13 years.
Michelle H. Abrego is an associate professor at the University of Texas at Brownsville in the educational leadership program where she prepares principals and superintendents.
John A. Sutterby is an associate professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio in the area of early childhood education.
"There is a growing need for a book like this one as teachers and administrators search for concrete information, research, and ideas on how to meet the Common Core learning standards in their states in a comprehensive, thoughtful manner. The authors' thoughts, ideas, writings, and clear examples will help educators to move forward in a sound, effective, and inspiring fashion."
--Gregory J. Bartlett, Assistant Superintendent, Brunswick School Department, Brunswick, Maine
"Less Is More is just what a stressed out teacher needs to bring clarity to the task of creating a cohesive instructional plan to meet the demands of any educational system. The authors have targeted proven research strategies and clearly outline how these strategies can create efficiencies that support deeper learning."
--Teresa Tulipana, Principal of Renner Elementary School, Missouri
