Guardians of the Next Generation

Guardians of the Next Generation: Igniting the Passion for High Quality Teaching, offers tremendous insight into the best practices for creating and supporting effective teaching principles. This book examines the many components that go into maintaining high-quality educational environments that support teaching and learning, student achievement, and personal growth. -- Ellen Rustico, Associate Professor of Education, Chair of the Education Department and Director of Teacher Licensure, Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA
Guardians of the Next Generation: Igniting the Passion for High Quality Teaching is a must read for all teachers, administrators, and anyone in the educational field. The authors have gathered the most recent research in highly-effective educational practices and then provide the reader with practical applications within the pages of this book. Everything that an educational practitioner would need can be found within this one resource. -- John Elder Robison, Author, Scholar in Residence and Co-Chair of the Neurodiversity Working Group, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Supporting students to be 21st century learners begins with educators who understand and employ high quality teaching practices in the classroom every day and in every lesson. Guardians of the Next Generation: Igniting the Passion for High Quality Teaching Practices offers educators, administrators, and parents a detailed look at the many elements necessary to provide a positive learning environment for all students. With a focus on assessment, technology, and social emotional learning, to name just a few, the reader will come back to this book time and time again as a valuable educational resource. -- Elizabeth Jean Ed.D, professor, Van Loan School of Education, Endicott College, Beverly, MA
Few books offer a comprehensive look at the many facets of high-quality educational strategies in the way that Guardians of the Next Generation: Igniting the Passion for High Quality Teaching Practices does. This book begins with a detailed look at the necessary elements involved in a preservice training program for 21st century educators and then goes on to discuss the many essential components, strategies, and practices that teachers need to become exemplary facilitators in the classroom. A hands-on, practical book, Guardians is a must-read for anyone interested in improving their practice. -- Lesley M. Lewis, MAMT, Instructional Leadership Specialist, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MA