In Engaging Schooling, the authors use case studies to engagingly demonstrate how schools can use pedagogical change to enable students from low SES backgrounds to benefit academically and socially from their schooling.The book, which builds on Exemplary Teachers of Students in Poverty from the same research team, deals with key issues around the reshaping of schooling and teaching, focusing on structures for mentoring and research practice among teachers. It sign...

In a village in the midst of farm country, Orbán pumps gas and repairs automobiles. But in his spare time he provides other services as well, to men who are willing to pay for their pleasures. At first, Orbán isn’t too happy when he discovers he has a competitor. But then the rustic entrepreneur finds a way to turn the situation to his advantage. Repeatedly, he demonstrates that he’s the best auto mechanic ever!