Educators Books

I really enjoyed reading this book. Once I saw that it was endorsed by Pat Riley, I new this would be a great book!!!

The stories in this book made me laugh, cry, and really care about Emily and her classroom. I commend Emily for making the committment to going into the inner-city to teach kids that many of us never think about. What a brave women she must be.

I feel this should be a required read for anyone who is either in the education field, or entering the education field. The format of this book would make it perfect for college students to read and discuss.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the future of our children, because we are all educators, reguardless of what we do for a living.

This book is an excellent presentation of the story of Euler's life. It includes some bits of humor (like seeing the streets in Basel named respectively Leonhardstrasse and Eulerstrasse as jointly honoring the man although neither street is actually named for the great mathematician). Unlike "Euler the Master of us All," the book is organized around the chronology of his life rather than the concepts he studied, and it includes new details of his life. It also has some wonderful illustrations.

This was truly an uplifting, heartwarming book. It made me laugh and cry as I could relate the author's true stories to my own life and marriage. This book is not just for couples struggling with infertility problems, but a must read for every woman. It was highly inspirational and rejuvenated my Faith-definitely a lily to me.

Paulo Freire, viewed by many as the the most significant thinker in education in the 20th century, looks at his own thought processes in this book of letters to his niece. He explains here how he writes and rewrites, how his educational theories relate to current political debates, how he responded to his exile from his native Brazil when his teachings raised the consciousness of the peasant class to threatening levels. The book gives fascinating glimpses into the life of a great educator who loved his students deeply and who believed in their abilities to think for themselves.

Wonderful insights into the workings of the Eastern academic establishment in the 20th century. Superbly-written - an easy, smooth read. Perhaps of particular interest to this reader, a former student of Mr. Blum's, his book should also have appeal to anyone interested in an academic life.

As a literacy researcher, teacher educator, parent and grandparent, I found myself captivated by this comprehensive text on emergent literacy. The authors show how parents and eary childhood specialists can make literacy learning accessible to all children through everyday practices, in a variety of settings. It is an excellent example for how to present research in application for practitioners. I plan to put a copy in my five month old grandson's library and keep several on hand. I will give this book as a gift to new parents and use it in my course instruction for literacy education.

This book really gives the reader an opportunity to see what life is like in the world of teaching. Especially in the larger school systems. The author ,through his experience, let's the reader see how politics and the outside world of the students make it difficult at times to actually teach. The beginnings of the alternative school, Yonkers Prep, was inspirational to read. They kept it going through many ups and downs. The author's love of teaching is really brought out in this book,although he did go through many difficult times. I think this is good reading for anyone. Especially for teachers and those who would like to be teachers.

I was not asked to write this. I was called to the task because I know of Dr. Arthur DeRosier well enough to know that he will, always, downplay the significance of his presence in the course of history. I suppose, as a historian, he knows no other way. As a man of generous spirit and intense passion for the survival of vibrant educational institutions, he's simply never slowed till now to reflect on how his life has intersected with those of family member, students, staff, community members and colleagues, among others. It matters not whether you are a novice or veteran of academia. The message is clear - there is more to be done, more to be learned, and more thoughtful ways to proceed. Read this book carefully, with mind and heart open for it deserves nothing less. There is no better man for the job of educating future presidents [and leaders of all genres].

This book provides teachers with a variety of interesting lesson plans to help teach kids about their emotions, what makes them upset, how they deal with conflict, and how to be peacemakers. It encourages exploration within self, between people, in the community and in the world. Lesson plans are succinct and creative. In light of the recent school violence taking place all over this country, no teacher should leave these issues un-addressed in his/her classroom. This book offers many wonderful ways to approach these subjects.

This is an amazing book about an incredible visionary. As the father of androgogy, this book really gives great insight into the man who understood the differences between adult learners and young learners. It's a great book and really an inspiration.