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Publics for public schools: Legitimacy, democracy and leadership
This book articulates a path for a renewed conception of-and commitment to-the public dimensions of schooling. It is an interdisciplinary book of philosophy and politics, written for educational leaders working in or on ... -
Engaging Youth in Leadership for Social and Political Change
Youth leadership initiatives can help young people engage in democratic life, participatory governance, and social and political change. Leadership education oriented towards political and social change must continue to ... -
Black Bodies in Schools: Dewey’s Democratic Provision for Participation Confronts the Challenges of ‘Fundamental Plunder’
In this chapter, we read Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me (2015) against Dewey’s Democracy and Education (1916) to glean insight into how Deweyan transactionalism can help theorize greater democratic participation ... -
"On Parents and Schooling," Podcast Episode, Thinking in the Midst
Kathleen Knight Abowitz and Amy Shuffelton talk with hosts Derek Gottleib and Cara Furman about the sharing of authority in education, the recourse to rights language and discourses of expertise in the context of our ... -
Achieving a Pakistani public: The problem of Privatization in Educational Policy-making
In many nations around the globe, including Pakistan, education is losing ground as a public good to become another market-based commodity as the state shrinks its responsibility to schooling. This presents challenges to ... -
The Contestation of History in Schools in the United States
This short article seeks to understand and explain current efforts to restrict historical teaching in US schools, and describes their ongoing effects. It also includes consideration in the concluding section of what might ... -
Raw Data for "Dynamic polymer nanocomposites towards strain sensors and customizable resistors"
Raw Data for the Manuscript: "Dynamic polymer nanocomposites towards strain sensors and customizable resistors" -
Raw Data for "PET-RAFT Polymerization of Star Polymers with Folded ortho-Phenylene Cores"
Raw Data for "PET-RAFT Polymerization of Star Polymers with Folded ortho-Phenylene Cores" -
Current Workforce and Quality Challenges in New York State Nursing Homes
This study provides background information about the current workforce and quality challenges faced by New York’s nursing homes. Findings show New York nursing homes saw an increase of 23% in operating expenditures, which ... -
Growing Together: Legitimizing creativity through cross-departmental collaboration
Technical Services (TS) Staff have been interested in learning more about other departments and using the tools the library has to offer, but can lack the freedom to engage during their scheduled hours. TS has scheduled ... -
Planning your Technical Services Retreat: Have fun and get stuff done!
The Technical Services (TS) Librarians were looking for ways to support staff’s professional development and growth. They hit on the idea of a TS Retreat and began research and planning. Initial research showed that retreats ... -
Raw Data for "Chemically Fueled Reinforcement of Polymer Hydrogels"
Raw Data for "Chemically Fueled Reinforcement of Polymer Hydrogels" -
Raw Data for "Photons and Photocatalysts as limiting reagents for PET-RAFT photopolymerization"
Raw Data for the Manuscript "Photons and photocatalysts as limiting reagents for PET-RAFT photopolymerization" -
Raw Data for "Polymer Modification of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Impacts its Ability to Bind Key Receptor"
Raw Experimental Data for the Paper "Polymer Modification of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Impacts its Ability to Bind Key Receptor" -
Creating Inclusive Makerspaces
As more universities embrace makerspaces as catalysts for creativity and innovation, the higher education community has the opportunity to address issues of inclusivity and intentionally create spaces that encourage ... -
Demonstrating Impact of Library Makerspaces: Examples and Future Directions
A common challenge for library makerspace organizers is demonstrating the value and impact of makerspaces to administrators, patrons, communities, and even other library staff. The value of makerspaces can be difficult to ... -
Creating in Quarantine: Making Online During COVID-19
During spring 2020, universities found themselves navigating an unprecedented and sudden shift to online learning. Librarians play a crucial role in connecting students and faculty with digital tools and resources during ... -
Making Connections: Multidisciplinary Makerspace Curriculum Integrations
By partnering with faculty to incorporate maker learning into the curriculum, academic makerspace organizers have a unique opportunity to impact scholarship across their institutions. Maker-centered learning is beneficial ... -
Making Changes: Sustaining Innovative Services During a Pandemic
Many libraries across the country are faced with the challenge of re-opening our doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some might encounter budget cuts, while at the same time the pressure to meet our universities’ ... -
A Series of Fortunate Events: Planning Great Maker Events
No matter the type of makerspace, holding maker events can be a key tool for attracting new users, securing funding from stakeholders, and building a community in your space. However, coordinating effective and inclusive ...