Monroe Free Library

"From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States. The overarching nonfiction narrative follows author Tiffany Jewell from early elementary school through her time at college, unpacking the history of systemic racism in the American educational system...

Speak English fluently like a native speaker with these advanced English conversation dialogues.

What would it mean for your studies or career to be able to speak and write freely in English? How about understanding more of what you hear or read? These idioms and phrases in Advanced English Conversation Dialogues are designed to improve your English quickly and easily.

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"There are so many ways to get moving. Going on a run helps keep our heart healthy and strong. Doing push-ups makes our muscles stronger. Exercise helps us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn how exercise works and the ways it can make us healthier"--

Award-winning journalist Mike Hixenbaugh delivers the immersive and eye-opening story of Southlake, Texas, a district that seemed to offer everything parents would want for their children--small classes, dedicated teachers, financial resources, a track record of academic success, and school spirit in abundance. All this, until a series of racist incidents became public, a plan to promote inclusiveness was proposed in response--and a coordinated, well-funded...

Nancy is all set to wear something special for Pajama Day at school, but when Bree and Clara show up in matching outfits, Nancy feels left out.

"While historically a college degree was considered a useful tool for economic and professional advancement, the rising cost of college tuition and the student loan crisis that has resulted from it have caused some to question whether higher education is worth the price. This volume considers a wide range of viewpoints on the role higher education plays in society, the economic variables that determine whether or not a college degree is worthwhile,...

"Dr. Edmund W. Gordon is one of America's most influential advocates for improving education of children from underprivileged backgrounds. Primarily focused on how African American students can triumph over significant odds against success to become better achievers, he has spent much of his life's work developing strategies to close "The Achievement Gap" and use knowledge and understanding to develop equity in and through education and improve the...

"This is the fourth book in the "Yiddishe Kop" series with four unique stages. The reader will take off, soar upwards, fly in the heavens and land in the surroundings of their aspirations. During their flight, the readers will be introduced to innovations and enrichments of spiritual and physical lessons. The questions will be challenged to all the viewers of the images, old and new alike. And everyone will discover surprising and thought provoking...

"Children, sit back and hear from Saba all about the wonderful things Hashem gives us. An engaging, educational children's book based on Rabbi Miller's teachings. Great for gifts for the young children in your life!" --