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The Ninth Grade Opportunity: Transforming Schools from the Bottom UpAcross the country, high school freshmen have the highest rates of failure, discipline problems, and truancy. Defined as the "make it or break it" year, ninth grade can be a trying time for teenagers learning to make their own way in the world. The Ninth Grade Opportunity provides educators with a useful framework to build and implement a team based Freshman Transition program, ultimately allowing teachers to play an integral role in ensuring every
Across the country, high school freshmen have the highest rates of failure, discipline problems, and truancy. Defined as the "make it or break it" year, ninth grade can be a trying time for teenagers learning to make their own way in the world. The Ninth Grade Opportunity provides educators with a useful framework to build and implement a team-based Freshman Transition program, ultimately allowing teachers to play an integral role in ensuring every student's success. Scott Habeeb, Ray Moore and Alan Seibert have over 60 years of combined experience as teachers and administrators, and together have compiled a guidebook centered around a teaming approach that empowers teachers to better meet freshmen needs. Based on concepts behind their popular Freshman Transition workshops, the authors share ideas about why and how teaming teachers works and how it can benefit schools. Road maps provide guidance for teachers to learn specifically how to create a program built around key elements such as: Standardized expectations Learning skills Classroom leadership Parent/teacher contactul Educators everywhere will benefit from the practical advice, expert insight, and helpful tips that transform the ninth grade problem into The Ninth Grade Opportunity, ensuring a successful transition for every high school student.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 12/30/2008
ISBN: 9780595484720
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.28d
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High quality, but it makes a sound like crinkling.
Color: White/All Season, Size: Queen
I enjoy the warmth of this comforter. Yet very lightweight. It is not as big and fluffed up as the first photo. It does feel like hotel softness and has loops for a duvet cover. The only thing I don't like is the sound it makes. It crinkles when you move it around. If it made no sound I would rate 5 stars.
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Hotel-like comfort at home
Color: White/All Season, Size: King
This Serta duvet has surprised me very positively. Since I took it out of the packaging it feels of good quality, with a soft and pleasant to the touch cotton fabric. The King size (106 x 90 inches) perfectly covers the bed and falls very well on the sides, which gives it an elegant look.
I like that it is of medium warmth, because it works well throughout the year without feeling too heavy or too light.
Another point in favor is that it is hypoallergenic, something important if you are sensitive to dust or certain materials. So far it has maintained its shape well and has not been lagged.
In general, it is a very good option if you are looking for a comfortable duvet, with the appearance of a hotel and that you can use in any season.
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Hotel-Quality Softness and Perfect Comfort.
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Excellent quality! Super soft, comfortable, and with the perfect weight to sleep cool yet cozy at the same time. The King size fits perfectly and feels like a luxury hotel comforter. Highly recommended.
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★★★★★ 5
Adds comfort and support
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I’ve been using this bamboo mattress topper for a couple of weeks now, and it completely changed the feel of my bed. My mattress was starting to feel too firm and uncomfortable, especially on my lower back and shoulders, but this topper added the perfect amount of cushioning without making the bed feel overly soft or saggy.
The cooling effect was one of the biggest surprises. I tend to sleep hot and usually wake up sweating during the night, but the bamboo-derived fabric feels breathable and much cooler than regular mattress pads I’ve owned before. It stays comfortable throughout the night and doesn’t trap heat like memory foam toppers sometimes do.
I also really appreciate the waterproof protection. It gives peace of mind without feeling stiff or making that annoying crinkling noise some waterproof covers have. The surface still feels soft, plush, and smooth. It honestly feels more like a hotel-style pillow top than a basic mattress pad.
The thickness is just right for pressure relief. It helped reduce the soreness I usually wake up with in my back, and I’ve been sleeping much more comfortably overall. The deep pockets also held securely on my twin mattress and didn’t slide around, even after moving a lot during sleep.
Another thing I liked was how fluffy and well-made it looked right out of the package. After letting it expand for a bit, it became nicely plush and evenly padded. The stitching seems durable, and it still looks great after washing.
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