Adolescent Education

Gifted children and adults are often misunderstood. Their excitement is viewed as excessive, their high energy as hyperactivity, their persistence as nagging, their imagination as not paying attention, their passion as being disruptive, their strong emotions and sensitivity as immaturity, their creativity and self-directedness as oppositional.

Why America's sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it. Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere 20 years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. In Boys Adrift, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than 20 years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home.

As one of the most prestigious high schools in the nation, St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, has long been the exclusive domain of America's wealthiest sons. But times have changed. Today, a new elite of boys and girls is being molded at St. Paul's, one that reflects the hope of openness but also the persistence of inequality. In Privilege, Shamus Khan returns to his alma mater to provide an inside look at an institution that has been the private realm of the elite for the past 150 years.

In accessible language and with periodic references to Star Trek, motorcycle daredevils, and near-classic movies of the '80s, developmental molecular biologist John Medina explores the neurological and evolutionary factors that drive teenage behavior and can affect both achievement and engagement. Then he proposes a research-supported counterattack: a bold redesign of educational practices and learning environments to deliberately develop teens' cognitive capacity to manage their emotions, plan, prioritize, and focus.

A contemporary guide to sex education that answers the most pressing questions teens and young adults have about dating, relationships, consent, and sexual safety. There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to sex education - anatomy, communication, safety, and more. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Jennifer Lang delivers a frank, compassionate, and evidence-based guide to healthy sexual relationships, focusing on the crucial role of consent in sex education.

«Estas conferencias se titulan Confesiones de un joven novelista, y cabría preguntarse por qué, teniendo en cuenta que ya he cumplido más de setenta años. Pero resulta que publiqué mi primera novela, El nombre de la rosa, en 1980, de modo que empecé mi carrera como novelista hace cosa de treinta años. Me considero, por lo tanto, un novelista muy joven y ciertamente prometedor».

Sentiremos la esperanza, el honor, el amor, la culpa, la infidelidad, la ira, la indignación, el placer, la amistad… Y todo, ¿para qué? Para disfrutar al máximo de los libros y, al tiempo, conocer mejor nuestras emociones, pues ese autoconocimiento nos conducirá al bienestar emocional. "Paulo Cosín nos ofrece un libro de una claridad encomiable en un tema que es fundamental. Su propuesta podría llamarse 'la lectura apasionada': intensa, vehemente, vital, de entrega a las tribulaciones y triunfos de los personajes para experimentarlo todo con ellos.

Anxiety, depression, and their dangerous manifestations - substance abuse, eating disorders, self-injury, and suicide - are increasing student conditions at many competitive high schools. Paradoxically, most of these schools promote themselves as being committed to students' holistic development in academics, athletics, and the arts, and in their personal, social, and emotional growth. So why are so many students struggling?

Janet Allen provides an inside look at some of the problems faced by teenagers in the classroom from the viewpoint of a teacher. This practical "how-to" audiobook will appeal to teachers, parents, and anyone else concerned about indifferent or hostile students. The author enters the teaching profession with plans for sharing her love of literature with her high school English class. The first day shatters her dreams. Instead of having a roomful of students eager to learn, she is faced with teenagers who not only never read Shakespeare, they never read anything.

Socrate în blugi este un pariu cu adolescenţii de orice vârstă: oamenii curioşi, sensibili şi inteligenţi, pentru care succesul în viaţa personală şi în carieră nu a redus la tăcere întrebările sâcâitoare cu privire la sensul vieţii, nici nu a suprimat mirările copilului fascinat de cum se petrec lucrurile pe lume. Miza pariului, la fel ca în Apologia lui Socrate, e că filosofia rămâne cea mai bună pregătire pentru viaţa de adult.

En un mundo donde las redes sociales y el consumismo constante desafían nuestras finanzas, "Riqueza Joven" llega como un faro de sabiduría financiera para la nueva generación. Este innovador libro está diseñado específicamente para adolescentes y jóvenes adultos que se embarcan en su viaje hacia la independencia económica. A lo largo de 10 capítulos transformadores, "Riqueza Joven" ofrece una hoja de ruta clara y accesible para navegar el complejo mundo de las finanzas personales.

¿Eres de los que ama COMPRAR locamente y pedir DINERO a sus padres? Entonces, este audio libro es para ti. Cuando tenemos poca edad, normalmente no nos brindan educación financiera y al crecer nos encontramos con un mundo que demanda estas habilidades. Usamos el DINERO desde pequeños, para comprar golosinas o el video juego que está de moda, pero en el fondo no entendemos bien de qué se trata. No te preocupes porque aquí encontrarás una guía para saber qué es el DINERO, cómo usarlo de forma inteligente y CÓMO MULTIPLICARLO.

This book is here to help offer you practical and inspirational advice about our constantly changing job market. It reveals the most exciting jobs for teenagers while also arming you with all the information you need for career success in more "traditional" areas, from accounting to teaching. This indispensable guide is ideal for teenagers, and career counselors will also find this a trustworthy companion for helping students with their future career planning.