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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Mista in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
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Mista
John J. Kaminski | 2010
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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I won a copy of this book on Goodreads. I entered the giveaway because, as a teacher, any book about teaching by a fellow teacher is worth checking out. When I read the description I had only 1 thought go through my head, "This sounds like where some of the kids I have now are going to end up." I myself teach in an "innercity" elementary school. Some of the things John experienced are things I've seen too...thankfully not the pervasive sex & drugs culture, I mean my students are 8 after all. But the blatant disrespect, cursing, lack of motivation, & uncaring attitude toward education are all definitely things I contend with on a daily basis as well. To me, reading this was both encouraging and heartbreaking. Encouraging because it is nice to know that there are teachers out there that truly care about what happens to these "tough kids" & are wiling to put up with a great deal of abuse to see that they get what they need. Heartbreaking because this story is all too common. There are not enough people that care & not enough dedicated teachers that sacrifice so much for the kids.
The book was well written & as far as I'm concerned, spot on. I've never taught high school, let along in the city, but based on my experiences this is where some of my students are headed. I can only hope that they have the benefit of a caring, persistent teacher like John that won't give up on them or let the students give up on themselves.
  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Behind Closed Doors: Stories from the Inside Out in Books

Jan 12, 2018  
Behind Closed Doors: Stories from the Inside Out
Behind Closed Doors: Stories from the Inside Out
Marjie Bowker | 2014 | Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences, Young Adult (YA)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
WOW! [Behind Closed Doors: Stories from the Inside Out] by the students of [Scribner Lake High School] was amazing! As a teacher, who is well aware of the struggles kids go through, the story's told by these courageous young people blew me away. I want to work on this project with my students. Better yet is that high school looking for teachers.

Thank you to the amazing teachers and students who gave us this wonderful but heartbreaking insight.
  
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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig in Books

Apr 27, 2018  
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Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig
David Ira Rottenberg | 2008
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Gwendolyn, The Graceful Pig was adorable. The story was sweet, the pigs made you want them to succeed in their goals, and the Russian ballet teacher was true to the core. The illustrations were priceless! And it had a great conclusion. There was a little bit of humor that made it an enjoyable read for young dancers and parents or ballet teachers. Perfect for ages 3-6 for any young dancer with stars in their eyes