Leslie Gonzalez: 4 books

Book cover of Envisioning the Faculty for the Twenty-First Century

Envisioning the Faculty for the Twenty-First Century

Moving to a Mission-Oriented and Learner-Centered Model

by Daniel Maxey, Adrianna Kezar, Elizabeth Holcombe
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2016

The institution of tenure—once a cornerstone of American colleges and universities—is rapidly eroding. Today, the majority of faculty positions are part-time or limited-term appointments, a radical change that has resulted more from circumstance than from thoughtful planning. As colleges and universities...
Book cover of The People's Victory

The People's Victory

Stories from the Front Lines in the Fight for Marriage Equality

by Jamila Tharp, Brian Maschka, Will Scott
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2017

"“The People’s Victory is a mirror for each of us to see our own power to fight for justice and create the change we want to see in our world.” – Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California In 1996, a small group of Americans from all walks of life banded together to create...
Book cover of Latinas in American Politics

Latinas in American Politics

Changing and Embracing Political Tradition

by Tony Affigne, Ivy A. M. Cargile, John Garcia
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2016

The challenges that women face as political candidates can be compounded by race. In the case of Latinas, stereotypes as well as national media coverage and labeling of “Latino” issues potentially creates an electoral burden for Latina candidates at the local, state, and national level. The intersection...
Book cover of Accelerating Language Skills and Content Knowledge Through Shared Book Reading
by Sharolyn Pollard-Durodola Ed.D., Deborah Simmons Ph.D., Jorge Gonzalez Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2015

Students in early childhood settings don't always get the benefits of shared book reading—a strategy proven to boost language skills and content knowledge. Prepare the next generation of teachers to make the most of shared reading with this accessible textbook, a complete guide to building vocabulary-rich...
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