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In today's urban schools, a new approach to teaching math and science is being developed. Teachers are learning that by tending to students' social and emotional well being, they have greater success teaching. Edited by a stellar group, which includes both psychologists and teachers, this vital resource shares proven strategies for improving academic performance among school age children such as: Discussions of the effect of ""tracking"" in schools on the students; The particular needs of minority students; Preparing students for a technology driven world in the classroom; The recent findings of the Third International Math and Science Study
