Jay Mathews

When Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin signed up for Teach for America right after college and found themselves utter failures in the classroom, they vowed to remake themselves into superior educators. They did that—and more. In their early twenties, by sheer force of talent and determination never to take no for an answer, they created a wildly successful fifth-grade experience that would grow into the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), which today includes sixty-six schools in nineteen states and the District of Columbia.KIPP schools incorporate what Feinberg and Levin learned from America's best, most charismatic lessons need to be lively; school days need to be longer (the KIPP day is nine and a half hours); the completion of homework has to be sacrosanct (KIPP teachers are available by telephone day and night). Chants, songs, and slogans such as "Work hard, be nice" energize the program. Illuminating the ups and downs of the KIPP founders and their students, Mathews gives us something quite a hopeful book about education.

Subject of many news stories, the hero of a major movie, Stand and Deliver, Jaime Escalante is an outstanding example of excellence and dedication, not only for the teaching profession, but for everyone concerned about education in America. This is the story of his entire career, including the development of the teaching techniques that got such brilliant results from the desperate students of gang-ridden Garfield High in East Los Angeles.

Smarten Up—It's Time to Choose the Right CollegeThink that your life's growth, success, and happiness depend on which college you attend? The higher-profile school, the better, right? Wrong! Neither is true.Written by, yes, a Harvard grad, Harvard Schmarvard rebuts the perception that image is everything when it comes to college and emphasizes this simple What you will be measured by in life is your talent and energy, not your college's name. Packed with practical information and insider tips, this must-have guide will help you determine which school fits you. Inside, you'll ·How to survive the application process without losing your sanity or sense of humor·Tips on writing essays, visiting campuses, and keeping cool during your college interviews·The truth about search letter scams and the early admissions game·Plus loads of other invaluable insight!So take a deep breath and exhale your worries and fears. Let Harvard Schmarvard debunk the myths, expose you to the truth, and clear your mind so you can weigh what's really important.

Recognized by universities throughout the world, the International Baccalaureate (IB) is a college entrance examination that students can take in any country and is recognized by universities in any country. Adoption of the IB curriculum in a school ensures that the school is brought up to international standards. Supertest is two stories woven together: the birth and growth of the IB in the world and in the United States, and the birth and growth of the IB at Mount Vernon High.

How AVID levels the playing field, helping underserved students come out ahead In Question Everything, award-winning education writer Jay Mathews presents the stories and winning strategies behind the Advancement Via Individual Determination program (AVID). With the goal of preparing students for the future – whether that future includes college or not – AVID teaches students the personal management skills that will help them survive and thrive. Focused on time management, presentation, and cooperation, the AVID program leads not only to impressive educational outcomes, but also to young adults prepared for life after school. This book tells the stories of AVID educators, students, and families to illustrate how and why the program works, and demonstrates how teachers can employ AVID's strategies with their own students.Over the past thirty years, AVID has grown from a single teacher's practice to an organization serving 400,000 middle- and high-school students in 47 states and 16 countries. Question Everything describes the ideas and strategies behind the upward trajectory of both the program and the students who take part.Learn which foundational skills are emphasized for future success Discover how AVID teaches personal management skills in the academic context Contrast AVID student outcomes with national averages Consider implementing AVID concepts and techniques into current curricula As college readiness becomes a top priority for the Federal Government, the Gates Foundation, and other influential organizations, AVID's track record stands out as one of success. By leveling the playing field and introducing "real-world" realities early on, the program teaches students skills that help them in the workplace and beyond.

Are America's elite public high schools neglecting the potential of many students in favor of a select few?Following the trail blazed by Jonathan Kozol's landmark books on inner-city schools, Jay Mathews examines America's elite suburban high schools and asks key questions about Do public high schools located in wealthy school districts succeed in providing all students with access to a quality education? What about students who have less ample means than their better-off classmates? In Class Struggle, Mathews brings into focus surprising and troubling revelations about America's most well-funded high schools.Mathews spent three years taking the pulse of America's public high schools--including an extended stay at Mamaroneck High School in Westchester County, New York--to find out what they're doing right, what they're doing wrong, and how they could be doing much better. He emerges with a penetrating analysis of the competing forces that nurture the Ivy League goals of the academic elite while often quashing the less glamorous dreams and potential of the rest. His investigation shows that America's best high schools often cultivate complacency when challenges and incentives should be available to all.

An account of Tiffany Callo's fight to keep her baby describes how the nineteen-year-old victim of cerebral palsy gave birth to a healthy baby boy, only to have him taken away from her and her wheelchair-bound husband by county officials

Two American journalists describe their four-year stay in China--as a working family with two small children--and explore the daily lives of the Chinese, who must continually cope with overcrowded conditions and a repressive, arbitrary government

This is the story of a few inspired individuals who challenged the conventional wisdom of their day by insisting that all ninth graders can and should take Algebra I – including minorities often put in “Dummy Math” courses.Jay Mathews, one of the nation’s leading education journalists, describes the uphill struggle of a few determined individuals who created the Equity 2000 Project – a national effort to demonstrate the advantages of having every ninth grader take Algebra I. Challenging an assumption that minority and economically disadvantaged students would not be able to succeed, the leaders of this effort set the country on a path to giving millions of children more math and science, while increasing college attendance by disadvantaged students.

"An Optimist's Guide to American Public Education," by the author of the New York Times bestseller "Work Hard. Be Nice," reveals the three most dynamic movements in America's schools as they come out of the pandemic. It goes inside classrooms where great teachers are raising the level of learning in ways often overlooked. They are unlocking the hidden potential of our least appreciated students with startling innovations. List of America's 300 most challenging high schools also included.

This is a companion book to the Winning Edges TV show that appears on the Jimmy Houston's Legend network (JHL.TV)

Winning Edges Devotions is a series written by Coach Jay Mathews, Director of Athletics at Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham, AL. His blog jayopsis.com has encouraged readers for 15 years.

When Bunda's grandmother comes to stay she brings magical stories from her homeland, Australia. This title draws the reader in to join Bunda as he goes into Dreamtime and discovers a world of kangaroos, kookaburras and honey hunters.

This monthly devotional book gleans wisdom from the book of Proverbs.

Lasst mir meine Kinder! - Der verweifelte Aufschrei einer behinderten Mutter, die um ihre Kinder kämpfte - bk1237; Goldmann Verlag; Jay Mathews; pocket_book; 1993

When Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin signed up for Teach for America right after college and found themselves utter failures in the classroom, they vowed to remake themselves into superior educators. They did that and more. In their early twenties, by sheer force of talent and determination never to take no for an answer, they created a wildly successful fifth-grade experience that would grow into the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), which today includes 66 schools in 19 states and the District of Columbia.KIPP schools incorporate what Feinberg and Levin learned from America's best, most charismatic lessons need to be lively; school days need to be longer (the KIPP day is nine and a half hours); the completion of homework has to be sacrosanct (KIPP teachers are available by telephone day and night). Chants, songs, and slogans such as "Work hard, be nice" energize the program. Illuminating the ups and downs of the KIPP founders and their students, Mathews gives us something quite a hopeful book about education.