Deborah Lynch Livres

Focusing on critical issues affecting today's youth, this book explores a range of violent behaviors in schools, including shootings, bullying—both in-person and online—suicide, and various forms of harassment. It addresses the impact of teen dating violence, gang-related activities, and threats posed by intruders, as well as violence against educators. Through its comprehensive examination, the book aims to shed light on the complexities of these issues and their implications for students and school communities.

Focusing on the challenges faced by urban teachers, this book presents insights from educators in Chicago regarding teaching children in poverty. It includes detailed recommendations for closing the achievement gap and evaluates various reform efforts within the school system. The teachers share their assessments of leadership, school climate, and morale, alongside personal stories that highlight their most impactful experiences. Additionally, they reflect on whether they would choose to pursue a career in urban education again if given the opportunity.

Struggling with Substance Use presents evidence on the magnitude of the problem of student substance abuse and provides education professionals with information on the causes as well as the risk and protective factors that must be understood to address the issue. Topics examin...