Teachable Moments: An Insider's Guide to Pregnancy, Drinking, Drugs, Suicide, Testing, Lunch and Other Life Issues

If you think education has changed since you were in school, you're right - and not all the changes are in the curriculum. Today's students deal with the most complex human issues, proving that schools are microcosms of the larger world. With expert storytelling and the wisdom of the author's experience, this book raises the veil on what really happens in typical Midwestern schools. If you're a parent, you may learn more effective ways to talk with your kids. If you're an educator, you'll pick up new ways of handling difficult situations. And if you're concerned about education, you'll gain an in-depth perspective about the delicate balance educators and families face. Teachable Moments reminds us that underneath the problems to be tackled in education are individual students with diverse needs. This insider's guide will open your eyes to the challenges of meeting those needs day by day.