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The founder of the School Development Program at the Yale Child Study Center argues for a change of focus in educational reform programs away from an emphasis on test scores to an approach stressing community involvement, emotional growth, social skills,ethical development, and a child's relationship with his caretakers.
By James P. Comer and Henry Louis Gates (foreword by)

Hardcover:

9780300103915 | Yale Univ Pr, August 1, 2004, cover price $28.00 | About this edition: The founder of the School Development Program at the Yale Child Study Center argues for a change of focus in educational reform programs away from an emphasis on test scores to an approach stressing community involvement, emotional growth, social skills,ethical development, and a child's relationship with his caretakers.

Paperback:

9780300109672 | Yale Univ Pr, August 30, 2005, cover price $26.00

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Product Description: This 3-book collection offers a comprehensive field guide to developmentally appropriate education and school leadership as pioneered by James Comer and the Yale School Development Program. Save 20%--Over $24!3 Paperback Books in SlipcaseIndividual books can be purchased separatel...read more
By Michael Ben-Avie (editor), James P. Comer (editor) and Edward T. Joyner (editor)

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9781412905077 | Corwin Pr, June 28, 2004, cover price $105.00 | About this edition: This 3-book collection offers a comprehensive field guide to developmentally appropriate education and school leadership as pioneered by James Comer and the Yale School Development Program.

With its comprehensive framework, this guide offers instruction that will help all children grow and develop along the pathways that support success both in school and in life.
By Michael Ben-Avie (editor), James P. Comer (editor) and Edward T. Joyner (editor)

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9781412905121 | Corwin Pr, May 12, 2004, cover price $90.95 | About this edition: With its comprehensive framework, this guide offers instruction that will help all children grow and develop along the pathways that support success both in school and in life.

Paperback:

9781412905138 | Corwin Pr, May 12, 2004, cover price $41.95

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Product Description: Ensure that all school decisions are made in the best interest of children and their success with this first-ever published field guide promoting child development and learning.  
By Michael Ben-Avie (editor), James P. Comer (editor) and Edward T. Joyner (editor)

Hardcover:

9781412905084 | Corwin Pr, May 12, 2004, cover price $75.95

Paperback:

9781412905091 | Corwin Pr, May 12, 2004, cover price $38.95 | About this edition: Ensure that all school decisions are made in the best interest of children and their success with this first-ever published field guide promoting child development and learning.

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Product Description: Today’s parents are supposed to enjoy the “freedom” to have it all—high-powered careers, passionate partnerships, and brilliant, well-mannered children. That’s the spin, at least, from those who have never tried to balance the needs of bosses, spouses, and those demanding little people...read more
By James P. Comer (foreword by), Dawn Comer Jefferson (editor) and Rosanne Welch (editor)

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9781580051026 | Seal Pr, April 1, 2004, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Today’s parents are supposed to enjoy the “freedom” to have it all—high-powered careers, passionate partnerships, and brilliant, well-mannered children.

By Jonathan Cohen (editor) and James P. Comer (foreword by)

Hardcover:

9780807740583 | Teachers College Pr, March 1, 2001, cover price $54.00

Paperback:

9780807740576 | Teachers College Pr, March 1, 2001, cover price $25.95

By James P. Comer (editor)

Hardcover:

9780807738696 | Teachers College Pr, June 1, 1999, cover price $44.00

Paperback:

9780807738689 | Teachers College Pr, June 1, 1999, cover price $22.95

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The director of the Yale University Child Study Center attributes the deterioration of public schools to a lack of community-mindedness, family decay, and racism and presents a thought-provoking paradigm for a new way of thinking and acting with regard to children and families. Reprint.

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9780525941446, titled "Waiting for a Miracle: Why Schools Can't Solve Our Problems-And How We Can" | E P Dutton, October 1, 1997, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: The director of the Yale University Child Study Center attributes the deterioration of public schools to a lack of community-mindedness, family decay, and racism

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9780452276468, titled "Waiting for a Miracle: Why Schools Can't Solve Our Problems-And How We Can" | Plume, September 1, 1998, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: The director of the Yale University Child Study Center attributes the deterioration of public schools to a lack of community-mindedness, family decay, and racism

Product Description: For three decades and in nearly 600 school communities, the Yale School Development Program's whole village approach has been transforming schools into places where students learn, develop, and thrive. This volume presents specifics of the SDP holistic model and plan in action.
By Michael Ben-Avie (editor), James P. Comer (editor), Norris M. Haynes (editor) and Edward T. Joyner (editor)

Hardcover:

9780807735404 | Teachers College Pr, March 1, 1996, cover price $45.00 | About this edition: For three decades and in nearly 600 school communities, the Yale School Development Program's whole village approach has been transforming schools into places where students learn, develop, and thrive.

Paperback:

9780807735398 | Teachers College Pr, March 1, 1996, cover price $23.95

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This family success story centers on Maggie Comer, an unskilled, illiterate Black woman who rose from abject poverty in the rural South to become the mother of five college-educated children

Hardcover:

9780453005883 | New Amer Library, November 1, 1988, cover price $18.95

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9780452263185 | Plume, October 1, 1989, cover price $15.00 | About this edition: This family success story centers on Maggie Comer, an unskilled, illiterate Black woman who rose from abject poverty in the rural South to become the mother of five college-educated children

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780453009379 | Highbridge Co, February 1, 1995, cover price $16.95

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Hardcover:

9780029065556 | Reissue edition (Free Pr, September 1, 1993), cover price $29.95

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9780028740539 | Free Pr, September 1, 1980, cover price $17.95

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A guide to raising African-American children focuses on such problems as building self-esteem, helping children cope with racism, teaching children to excel in school, and more. By the author of Maggie's American Dream. Original. 25,000 first printing. Tour.

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9780452268395 | Plume, November 1, 1992, cover price $28.00 | About this edition: Focuses on such problems as building self-esteem, coping with racism, and teaching children to excel in school

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Analyzes current government social policies and recommends programs designed to increase employment, improve integration, decrease income inequality, and encourage a sense of community

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9780300036039 | Yale Univ Pr, October 1, 1986, cover price $30.00 | About this edition: Analyzes current government social policies and recommends programs designed to increase employment, improve integration, decrease income inequality, and encourage a sense of community

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