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In Who's In My Classroom?, accomplished educator and author delivers an inspirational and practical combination of true stories from teens in Youth Communication's award-winning writing program and the most current educational research. The book links theories of adolescent development and identity formation to best practices in real-world classrooms where teachers strive to form supportive relationships with students. In this book, you'll find: ● Narrative and explanations of the most cutting-edge research in educational and developmental psychology and cultural competence ● Excerpts from stories by students specifically written and edited with social and emotional learning competencies in mind ● Practical and concrete strategies for administrators and teachers to implement for sustainable improvement in learning outcomes for their students, including the use of Youth Communication's stories Perfect for K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators, Who's In My Classroom? is also an indispensable resource for higher education professionals and pre-service teachers seeking a practical guide to help them become more developmentally and culturally responsive in their work.

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Tim Fredrick, PhD, is Senior Director of Education Programs at Youth Communication where he oversees social and emotional learning programs and professional development. He is a teacher and teacher educator with twenty years' experience working with students in kindergarten through graduate school. Gess LeBlanc, PhD, belongs to the Hunter College School of Education. He is the cofounder of Hunter's Urban Center for Assessment, Research, and Evaluation and cofounder of the college's MA Program in Educational Psychology. He is a sought-after speaker and writer on the subject of culturally responsive teaching. Leon Nixon is a professional actor, playwright, and filmmaker. A Los Angeles native, he has performed in short films, web series, and on stage in dramatic and comedic roles. He is an improvisor, trained in Los Angeles and Chicago, and is part of the group that appears in the Guinness Book of World Records for Longest Continuous Improv Show at 150 hours.

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