What Others Are Saying...
We have been getting great feedback from people in the world of education. After reading a review copy of the book, here are some things being said:
“Conversations with America's Best Teachers provides valuable advice and creative methods for dealing with many of the problems teachers face in classrooms all over the country. Every teacher should read this book.”
“This is a book you need to read if you want to be - not just a better teacher - but one of the best teachers!”
“Towne may not have had America's best teachers in school, but his book provides a national service in helping create more of them. Everyone with an interest in education- and that should include everyone- should read this book and will be glad they did.”
“You can open Towne's book on any page and find wisdom.”
“Right out of the mouths of a remarkable collection of teachers. A pleasure to read!”
“This book renews our faith in the world's most important profession.”
“Towne makes an invaluable contribution to the debate over how to provide a quality education to all students, regardless of their backgrounds. It couldn't come at a more propitious time.”
“Conversations with America's Best Teachers makes a tremendously powerful case for teachers as empowered leaders.”
“The valuable insights of successful teachers in Conversations with America's Best Teachers will not only benefit other teachers looking for solutions, but anyone who wants to know the real joys and challenges of the most important work in this country.”
“Worthwhile reading for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in transforming today's public education system.”
“Towne has done a great public service to all those who care about educating our children by highlighting great teachers and the work they do.”
“I hope this book becomes a primer for teachers in training.”
“These pages will inspire awe, appreciation, and sometimes shock at what is required to excel in the world's most important profession. I hope that every teacher -- and every school administrator -- reads this book!”
“Inspirational! A must read for every teacher and parent. Both new and experienced teachers can benefit from the wisdom of these accomplished educators.”
“Conversations with America's Best Teachers is a much needed addition to the education reform literature.”
“A must read for all teachers, new and experienced!”
“Fun and interesting. You'll learn something from each of these teachers whether you're a peer or a wonk. Towne has done a remarkable service here.”
“A sparkling collection of warm and candid interviews with a broad range of first-rate teachers. This book will be of tremendous help to educators everywhere.”