Washoe County Library System

"The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability....

"In The Family Firm, Brown professor of economics and mom of two Emily Oster offers a classic business school framework for data-driven parents to think more deliberately about the key issues of the elementary years: school, health, extracurricular activities, and more. Unlike the hourly challenges of infant parenting, the big questions in this age come up less frequently. But we live with the consequences of our decisions for much longer. What's...

A guide for parents on how to get actively involved in a child's education outlines strategies for building positive relationships with educators and explains how to identify a student's learning style and avoid common obstacles.

Shows some of the activities children enjoy at school, including painting, writing, listening, and sharing.

Build your 5th grade operations and algebra skills with this fourth practice set. It consists of questions aligned to Common Core State Standards, along with full answer explanations and an instant score report.

A collection of simple poems depict the activities at school from the morning welcome until the closing bell.

This first practice set will help you build your skills in 6th grade geometry concepts. It consists of questions aligned to Common Core State Standards, along with full answer explanations and an instant score report.