Education & Teaching

The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education
The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education

Review:Sir Kenneth Robinson (aka "Sir Ken") is a well known English Speaker, professor, and International advisor on Education. He is currently professor emeritus of education at the University of Warwick. His is also known for speaking at the global set of conferences known as TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) - his talk "How schools kill creativity " was fascinating.

However, he has moved to the USA and has now put out this fascinating and far reaching book on how to transform this... Read more

Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative
Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative

Review:Wonderful book everyone who has children approaching school age should read it, but anyone can get value from it. This man really makes sense, what a wonderful world we would have if this was our blueprint for teaching children. Read more

Most Effective Teachers on Earth - 11 Habits of the Happiest
Most Effective Teachers on Earth - 11 Habits of the Happiest

Review:I was an award winning inner-city classroom teacher for 18 years and have been teaching preservice teachers at the college level for 17 years. Mr. Linsin was captured in words what I knew was the “formula” to be inspirational and happy. I loved my job and EVERY teacher needs to read this so they love their job. Today’s demands are out of control- he effectively brings it to the basics. Nice job! Outstanding book! Read more

The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56 - Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire
The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56 - Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire

Review:This guy inspires fifth grade kids from immigrant families to read and perform Shakespeare. He teaches self-respect by example and actually gets kids to think responsibly.
For him, teaching is a vocation, not a job. And his public school children learn through non-traditional but effective methods.
I borrowed this book from a friend who let me keep it after I raved about it. I just bought three more copies to give to teachers I know who could use a little hope. Read more

Getting Our Kids Unstuck--101 Extraordinary Solutions for Parents and Teachers (Touchstone Book)
Getting Our Kids Unstuck--101 Extraordinary Solutions for Parents and Teachers (Touchstone Book)

Review:This is a must read for every educator (teacher, parent, or other) and should be required reading for teaching credential programs. Thank you Ron Clark for all your insight and for your amazing work to build a better education for coming generations! Truly a thrilling read if you care about education and our youth. Read more

62 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College
62 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College

Review:The book itself is great, but the kindle version doesn't come with the video content that's supposed to come with the book. I'm being given assignments that involve these videos. I thought I was prepared and now I see I'm not. It's Embarrassing. I'm in a no-excuses type of teaching program. I assumed that the video content was going to come with the e-book somehow. Figured it would be linked. But I got nothing. I paid full textbook price for an e-book that doesn't even have the necessary softwar... Read more

50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom

Review:I have tried to integrate technology in my classroom, but it was hard managing all of the different apps and websites. Google classroom has streamlined everything and this book has given me the insight I need to use technology well in my classroom! Read more

Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids - (and the rest of your class
Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids - (and the rest of your class

Review:I started using the Whole Brain Teaching method last year in my class and I am delighted that it is all online for free! It is nice to have a book as a quick reference though. I guess I am still from the old school and like to have my text book at hand. ;) I am excited to continue using the Whole Brain teaching methods more extensively this year and since I am half way through the book I can tell it will be a great resource! Read more

An Award-Winning Educator's Rules For Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child
An Award-Winning Educator's Rules For Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child

Review:I loved reading this book! I finished the entire thing in 2 days! While some of the suggestions may not work for every teacher and in every classroom setting, the point is to make each of these rules your own. Read more

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