Motivating and Inspiring Students: Strategies to Awaken the Learner (Providing a Positive Learning Experience for Students) - Softcover

Robert J. Marzano, PhD, is cofounder and CEO of Marzano Research in Colorado. A leading researcher in education, he is a speaker, trainer, and author of more than 30 books and 150 articles on topics such as instruction, assessment, writing and implementing standards, cognition, effective leadership, and school intervention. His books include The Art and Science of Teaching and Effective Supervision. His practical translations of the most current research and theory into classroom strategies are internationally known and widely practiced by both teachers and administrators.

Darrell Scott is founder of Rachel's Challenge, a national nonprofit organization that seeks to create safe and connected academic environments to enhance learning. Rachel's Challenge is dedicated to the vision of Darrell's 17-year-old daughter Rachel, a victim of the Columbine High School shooting, who sought to transform her world through kindness and compassion. This message has been presented to over 21 million people during the last 15 years.

Darrell is author or coauthor of eight books, has appeared on numerous national television news and talk shows, and speaks at more than 100 conferences and events every year.

Tina H. Boogren, PhD, is a former classroom teacher, English department chair, instructional coach, digital educator, professional developer, new teacher mentor, athletic coach, and building-level leader. She is a fellow with the Denver Writing Project and has published numerous articles through the National Writing Project and International Reading Association. Dr. Boogren has presented at the school, district, state, and national levels and has been a featured speaker at the International Reading Association National Conference and Barnes and Noble Educators' Nights.

As an educator, Dr. Boogren was a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year, and she received the Outstanding Teacher Award seven years in a row. In addition to numerous articles, Dr. Boogren is author of In the First Few Years: Reflections of a Beginning Teacher.

Ming Lee Newcomb is production editor at Marzano Research. She has experience mentoring high school students and tutoring elementary and postsecondary students.