In the Best Interest of Students: Staying True to What Works in the Ela Classroom

by Kelly Gallagher

Book Overview

In his new book, In the Best Interest of Students: Staying True to What Works in the ELA Classroom, teacher and author Kelly Gallagher notes that there are real strengths in the Common Core standards, and there are significant weaknesses as well. He takes the long view, reminding us that standards come and go but good teaching remains grounded in proven practices that sharpen students' literacy skills.Instead of blindly adhering to the latest standards...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1625310447
• ISBN13: 9781625310446
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.8" x 9.1"