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From the author of international bestsellers A Circle of Children and Lovey comes an inspiring true story of a gifted teacher’s determination to understand the ‘rotten’ city kid everyone has given up on.

Sitting quiet and withdrawn at a battered school desk, Luke...

You Smell Better Than Soap: Education, Humanity, and Hope in Lockdown is a compelling collection of stories by a college professor who shares her transformative journey teaching inside the prison system. With honesty and insight, she recounts the emotional and intellectual complexities of bringing college-level education to incarcerated men and women. The title, inspired by a student’s disarming compliment, reflects the raw humanity and unexpected connections formed behind bars.

Fans of Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died will root for Bridey Thelen-Heidel as she struggles to unshackle herself from her mother’s chaos in this triumphant debut memoir. Bridey is tethered to her mom’s addiction to dangerous men who park their Harley-Davidsons in the house and kick holes in all their doors. Raised to be her mother’s keeper, rescuer, and punching bag, Bridey gets used to stuffing her life into black trash bags, hauling them between Alaska and California, and changing schools every time her mom moves in a new monster—or runs away from one.

Die Schule ist in vielen Familien das Problemthema Nr. 1. Dagmar Neubronner, Mutter der prominentesten ›Schulverweigerer‹ Deutschlands, schildert spannend und anschaulich, wie es kam, dass sie und ihr Mann trotz großer Bedenken den beiden Söhnen Moritz und Thomas erlaubten, frei zu lernen – ohne Schule und mittlerweile ohne jeglichen Pflichtunterricht. Wie funktioniert freies Lernen, und wie muss sich Schule verändern, damit es auch dort funktioniert? Was können Eltern und Lehrer tun? Mit ausführlichem Anhang zu pädagogischen und juristischen Fragen.

L’histoire d’une femme compliquée dont les décennies de dévouement indéfectible et d’engagement envers l’éducation des enfants à travers le monde démentent une vie personnelle intrigante, imprévisible et parfois inexplicable. Après la vie tumultueuse et inattendue de cette enseignante extraordinaire, la biographie de Simmonds tisse des fils disparates de Russie, de Chine, du Chili, de France et de Saint-Kitts dans une tapisserie vibrante, révélant une femme surprenante et exceptionnelle.

From humble beginnings in poverty, Eddie Garcia’s path was transformed by two guiding forces: faith and education. Through the opportunities provided by a U.S. Army–sponsored education, he not only served his nation with distinction but also embarked on a profound personal journey. Anchored in his devotion to God, Eddie sought to understand his heritage, his struggles, and the experiences that shaped his character. This pursuit forged the resilience and wisdom that would define him as a respected leader, devoted husband, loving father, and trusted mentor to many.

Sparky Reardon—who dedicated 36 years to his alma mater, the University of Mississippi—was a witness to the best, and worst, of times at Ole Miss. Reardon engaged with every facet of campus life, navigating the wild and unpredictable situations sparked by students (and, at times, by visitors).

Declared “the best survival book in a decade” by Outside Magazine, 438 Days is the true story of the man who survived fourteen months in a small boat drifting seven thousand miles across the Pacific Ocean. On November 17, 2012, two men left the coast of Mexico for a weekend fishing trip in...

Step into the vibrant, complex world of a Chinese college through the eyes of a foreign teacher who has made it his home. In this heartfelt and deeply personal memoir, I invite listeners to experience the joys, challenges, and unexpected beauty of teaching in a culture vastly different from our own. From the quiet girl who poured her darkest thoughts into a journal to the aspiring musician torn between passion and family expectations, this book is filled with unforgettable stories of students navigating the pressures of academics, tradition, and self-discovery.

Albom entra de nuevo en contacto con él y le propone verse todos los martes. Durante estos encuentros, tiene la oportunidad de plantearle las grandes preguntas que siguen inquietándole y de hallar consejo y aliento para su propia vida en las sabias palabras del maestro.

Hace once años, Marcela Escovar decidió ir a un parque cercano a su casa a invitar a niños, niñas y sus familias a compartir una tarde de lectura en voz alta. Picnic de palabras cuenta la historia de este proyecto de promoción y mediación de lectura, que ha viajado, mutado y crecido, y que ha acercado a tantos a la alegría de los libros.

I raised my hand and before I had time to think it was already a done deal. For someone who had spent the last ten years away from church, why I had so quickly volunteered to teach a Bible class, even if it was just the Bible as Literature, was beyond me. It was deceit, loving deceit if that's possible; but I could never have imagined when I agreed to teach that class that I had been lured into a trap designed just for me. And the bait? Well, an amazing group of kids who would rock my world.

After 20 years in the trenches of public education, J.K. Lynch delivers a heartfelt, hilarious, and unfiltered look into life behind the teacher’s desk. The Road to Harris High is not your typical educational memoir—it’s a collection of real stories told with wit, warmth, and unapologetic candor. From unruly students to unexpected life lessons, Lynch’s anecdotes capture the chaotic beauty of teaching and the unshakeable spirit of educators who show up every day, no matter what.

If These Walls Could Talk is a collection of real stories from teachers across the country, navigating the ups and downs of the classroom with humor and heart. From hilarious student encounters to unforgettable moments with parents and administrators, this book highlights the shared experiences that connect educators everywhere. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or anyone who's ever set foot in a classroom, one lesson stands out above all: teachers deserve a raise!

When Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles was in third grade, a homeroom teacher said: "You are smart, and you are going to college." A shy, nerdy, sports-loving, only child of a working-class, teenage single mom, she wondered next: "How does a smart Black girl get to college?" A pioneer of first-generation studies, long-time practitioner of university initiatives for first-generation students at several U. S. colleges, and dynamic advocate of first-generation representation on social media, in mass media, and within popular culture, "Dr.

Nestes trechos de "Opúsculo humanitário", Nísia Floresta apresenta um panorama crítico da educação brasileira até o século XIX, com base nos relatos de viajantes estrangeiros que percorreram o país. Os testemunhos revelam um cenário marcado pela ausência de escolas, pela precariedade das primeiras instituições de ensino e pelo uso da palmatória como prática recorrente de disciplina. A educação feminina, quando existente, era marcada pela superficialidade e pela ausência de estímulo ao pensamento crítico.

Terence Lester was born into a two-parent household that later separated due to family conflict. In search of safety and stability, his mother moved him and his sister from place to place. Carrying the weight of that early trauma, Lester turned to gangs, became a juvenile delinquent, experienced homelessness, and at one point lived out of his car. He dropped out of high school. But Lester's story doesn't end there. He eventually returned to school, graduated as a fifth-year senior, and defied the odds by earning five degrees, including a PhD in public policy.

In this definitive biography, James P. Cousins offers fresh perspectives on a seminal yet controversial figure in American religious history and educational life. The son of a prosperous New England merchant family, Holley studied at Yale University before serving as a minister. He achieved national acclaim as an intellectual and self-appointed critic of higher education before accepting the position at Transylvania. His clashes with political and community leaders, however, ultimately led him to resign in 1827, and his untimely death later that year cut short a promising career.

In the summer of 2014, Firas Jumaah was working diligently to complete his doctorate in chemistry at Lund University in Sweden when he suddenly received news that an ISIS advance in northern Iraq threatened the lives of his wife and children. As the situation worsened by the minute, Firas managed to send a message to his professor, Charlotta Turner, to let her know that he did not expect to return to Sweden to complete his dissertation. She quickly organized a commando mission that resulted in the dramatic rescue of Firas from war-torn Iraq.

On a therapist’s advice, a teacher begins journaling about her school year in an effort to be more present for her family. Her journal documents the school year from beginning to end. Since her school year starts with a bad evaluation, which gets her put on a performance plan, the journal becomes a lifeline for saying everything a "good teacher" would never say.