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Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

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Definitely good information but not totally the kind of information I feel like I need when I'm getting ready to start teaching. I want to read more about HOW to teach, not about the systemic approach ...

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - Cristiana - Goodreads

All in all, I appreciated the overwhelming affirmation that you can achieve stellar results for the most under-served children if you "believe in them" (ie set goals, communicate the goals clearly ... Read full review

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - Christina Bell - Goodreads

Love, love, love, love. This book was spectacular. I couldn't put it down. I will admit that I may have a certain bias as a Teach for America 2013 Corps Member, but this was such an inspirational book ... Read full review

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - Rachel - Goodreads

I feel that this book was very informative about the problems around education today. I was disappointed that it seemed that her solution was to create more Teach for America recruits, because I don't ... Read full review

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - Casey - Goodreads

Inspiring and has some good tips for teachers. Required for Teach for America. Read full review

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - Michelle - Goodreads

I read this book as part of my pre-institute work as a 2013 TFA corps member. I know opinions about TFA are super polarized, and as a new-comer to the organization I am working hard to tip toe ... Read full review

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - Kimberlin - Goodreads

The beautiful story of Teach For America's impact; why I'm grateful to be apart of such a compelling network! Read full review

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - Sarah - Goodreads

very edifying. Read full review

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - David - Goodreads

Selective use of data, focus on outliers and testimonials, not empirical supported Read full review

Review: A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All

User Review  - Samuel Lubell - Goodreads

Book on school reform by the founder of Teach for America Read full review

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