Missing Pieces: 52 Vital Lessons Our Kids Should Be Learning at School (But Aren't)

Richards, Jaime

ISBN 10: 099701122X / ISBN 13: 9780997011227

Published by jaimerichards.org, 2016

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1st edition. 342 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.78 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # zk099701122X

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Missing Pieces: 52 Vital Lessons Our Kids Should Be Learning at School (But Aren't)
• Publisher: jaimerichards.org
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 099701122X
• ISBN 13: 9780997011227
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Students need to know what it takes to be happy, successful and fulfilled in the out-of-school world, but a lot of what's "taught" in traditional classrooms is boring, irrelevant and useless. Schools have a one-time chance to teach critically important lessons that can turn their students on to education - and life. But when teachers focus on obscure material of questionable value, that opportunity is lost. Why waste time teaching mediocre, archaic lessons? The Missing Pieces are the lessons that should be included in a contemporary curriculum. Students need to learn: How to Build Social Capital The Answer is Work How To Compliment There's No Such Thing as "Happily Ever After" How to Overcome Jealousy How to Find Kefi What to Think About at the End of the Day and 45 more... Report cards must be renovated as we develop this new syllabus for success. Excelling in the Missing Pieces is at least as important as excelling in math, science or history. Master these vital lessons by studying, applying and teaching this book.

About the Author

For over three decades, educator and coach Jaime Richards (Coca-Cola Scholars Educator of Distinction and Yale Educator Award recipient) has been respected and treasured by his elementary, junior high, high school and adult students. His popular "What It Takes" column appeared in Bay Area newspapers for a dozen years. The black belt, triathlete, former television host, founder of the Kefi Organization and father to two proud daughters lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his first grade teacher wife.