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Prof. & Head of Program in Developmental Cog. Neuroscience, UBC- Wife, mom, grandma; trailblazer, scientist, educator; lover of justice, compassion, & democracy

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Book Cover for: Jump Math: Teacher's Manual for Wkbook 5, John Mighton

Jump Math: Teacher's Manual for Wkbook 5

John Mighton
Adele Diamond, PhD, FRSCAdele Diamond, PhD, FRSC

I'm a BIG fan of JUMP Math. Its founder, John Mighton's philosophy: Every child can succeed at math. And with JUMP Math, that actually happens! And JM is provided free to schools that need it most. https://t.co/hTagjbj3tI

Paperback, 2005

$24.95Member price:$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Making Schools Work: Bringing the Science of Learning to Joyful Classroom Practice, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

Making Schools Work: Bringing the Science of Learning to Joyful Classroom Practice

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Adele Diamond, PhD, FRSCAdele Diamond, PhD, FRSC

Launch of new book: Making Schools Work: How the Science of Learning can Help Students Thrive at the Brookings Inst on Nov 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST Panel of scholars will include Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Golinkoff, Bob Pianta, & Angela Duckworth https://t.co/AezAO7njHP

Hardcover, 2022

$105.00Member price:$105.00 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
Book Cover for: Last Night, Thomas Brush

Last Night

Thomas Brush
Adele Diamond, PhD, FRSCAdele Diamond, PhD, FRSC

I disagree w/ Clarence Thomas on most everything, as does Justice Sotomayor. But last night, Sotomayer gave a talk in Chicago & she had this to say about Thomas. It's wrong to paint anyone w/ a single brush, even persons w/ whom we fervently disagree. https://t.co/4Xgs4OBBeU

Paperback, 2012

$15.95Member price:$7.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Jump Math: Workbook 6, Part I, John Mighton

Jump Math: Workbook 6, Part I

John Mighton
Adele Diamond, PhD, FRSCAdele Diamond, PhD, FRSC

A fund-raising event for @JUMP_Math for those who share a commitment to a more equitable world thru math ed where every child succeeds: An evening of cocktails & conversation w/ John Mighton & Sue Daugulis in Vancouver, Apr 18, 5-7:00 pm RSVP at: https://t.co/17pzQXTqKB https://t.co/tOGqf28t7S

Paperback, 2005

$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, Susan Magsamen

Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

Susan Magsamen
Adele Diamond, PhD, FRSCAdele Diamond, PhD, FRSC

My friend, Sue Magsamen, has co-authored a book coming out in 5 days w/ Ivy Ross Book's title: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us Their goal: To fuel the growing conversation about the essential role of the arts in our lives & serve as a call to action around the world. https://t.co/HGN5oQiH3I

Paperback, 2024

$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book