1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910955039303321

Titolo

Strong states, weak schools : the benefits and dilemmas of centralized accountability / / edited by Bruce Fuller, Melissa K. Henne, Emily Hannum

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bingley, : Emerald JAI, 2008

ISBN

9786613681560

9781280770791

1280770791

9781846639111

1846639115

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (252 p.)

Collana

Research in sociology of education, , 1479-3539 ; ; v. 16

Altri autori (Persone)

FullerBruce

HenneMelissa K

HannumEmily

Disciplina

371.200973

Soggetti

School management and organization - United States

Educational accountability - United States

Educational evaluation - United States

Teacher effectiveness - United States

Organization & management of education

Education - Administration - General

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and subject index.

Nota di contenuto

Liberal learning in centralizing states / Bruce Fuller -- Accountability and teaching practices: school-level actions and teacher responses / Laura S. Hamilton ... [et al.] -- District leaders eroding school coherence? The interpretation of accountability mandates / Thomas F. Luschei and Gayle S. Christensen -- Tightening the ship or slowly sinking? Reshaping teacher's work conditions / Kristin Gordon -- Raising achievement or closing gaps? Identifying effective accountability tools / Melissa K. Henne and Heeju Jang -- High stakes diplomas: organizational responses to California's high school exit exam / Jennifer Jellison Holme -- District capacity and accountability:



professional development as reform tool / Soung Bae -- Exit exams and organizational change in a vocational high school / Michele Schmidt ... [et al.]

Sommario/riassunto

Civic leaders around the globe now press educators to raise the performance of students and schools. Backed by a colorful array of odd bedfellows - from corporate interests to advocates for the poor - politicians seek to narrow the aims of learning, advance routine curricular packages, and tightly align standardized tests. Why are governments pushing to centrally regulate teaching and learning at this historical moment? Do these accountability mechanisms succeed in boosting student achievement? How are teachers responding to top-down rules, incentives, and the recasting of what knowledge counts inside school? These are the hotly contested ideological and empirical questions asked by this volume's contributors, a rich mix of sociologists, applied anthropologists, and education researchers. As public schools struggle to regain public confidence, political actors eagerly try to look strong and forceful. But do centralized accountability policies lift the motivation of teachers and students? Or, is this reform strategy a brilliant political remedy - but one that makes little difference inside the classroom.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9911011350903321

Autore

Garg Manoj Chandra

Titolo

Nano-solutions for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management : From Monitoring to Treatment / / edited by Manoj Chandra Garg, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Sushil Kumar Himanshu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

3-031-82794-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (695 pages)

Collana

Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences, , 2523-8035

Altri autori (Persone)

RajputVishnu D

MinkinaTatiana M

HimanshuSushil Kumar

Disciplina

620.5

Soggetti

Nanotechnology

Refuse and refuse disposal

Environmental engineering

Biotechnology

Bioremediation

Waste Management/Waste Technology

Nanoengineering

Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Current overview of nano-solutions in water and wastewater management -- Nanotechnology-Based Adsorption and Membrane Processes for Water and Wastewater Treatment -- Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Removal from Water and Wastewater -- Nanotechnology for the Elimination of Emerging Contamination in Wastewater Treatment -- Nanomaterial-Based Filtration Technologies for Particle and Colloid Removal -- Sensing and efficient removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in (waste) water using nanomaterials -- Insights into Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Water Purification -- Nanotechnological Approaches in Desalination and Brackish Water Treatment -- Nanomaterial-Enhanced Catalytic Processes for Wastewater Treatment -- Nanotechnology in Advanced



Oxidation Processes for Water Remediation -- Waste dye removal with nanotechnological methods: photocatalytic processes -- Nanostructured Catalysts for Sustainable Water Treatment -- Nanomaterial-Based Sensors and Monitoring Devices for Water Quality Assessment -- Advancements in Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring: Integrating Sensing Technology, ICT, and Data-driven Approaches -- Integration of artificial intelligence in aquaculture water management -- Intelligent Monitoring and Control Systems for Smart Water Management -- Nano-enabled Microbial Control and Disinfection in Water and Wastewater -- Integration of Advanced Biological Processes and Nanotechnology for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment -- Polymer Nanocomposites: A Promising Approach to treat Tannery Wastewater -- Nanotechnology in Infrastructure of Urban Water: Enhancing Resilience and Efficiency -- Challenges and Future Perspectives in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management -- Application of nano-based solutions for water and wastewater management through science and technological innovations for sustainable environmental and economic growth.

Sommario/riassunto

The proposed book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the advancements and potential applications of nanotechnology in addressing the challenges of water and wastewater management. The book intends to explore the latest research findings, innovative technologies, and emerging trends in utilizing nanomaterials for sustainable and efficient water treatment processes. The primary purpose of this new book is to bridge the gap between nanotechnology and water/wastewater management by presenting cutting-edge research and practical applications. The main objective of this new book is to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and professionals working in the field of water and wastewater treatment. The wide range of topics, including nanomaterial synthesis, characterization techniques, various nanotechnology-based treatment processes, nanomaterials for contaminant removal, nanosensors for water quality monitoring, and nanotechnology-enabled resource recovery will be covered in this book. As the authors of this book, our motivation stems from the urgent need to address global water scarcity and pollution issues. The nanotechnology holds immense potential in revolutionizing water and wastewater management practices by offering highly efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. By compiling and presenting the latest research and advancements in this field, we aim to inspire further research, collaboration, and innovation in utilizing nanotechnology for the betterment of water resources and environmental sustainability. The main goal of this new book is to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and promote the adoption of nanotechnology in achieving sustainable water and wastewater management worldwide.