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Author: Christopher J. Klicka
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9780805426007
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHomeschool leader Christopher Klicka documents the modern history of the homeschool resurgence in America, profiling the legal issues as well as the tireless champions of this education movement.
Author: Katrina Fried
Publisher: Welcome Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1599621274
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrating educators, who go far above and beyond the call of duty, American Teacher shines a spotlight on one of the most underappreciated, undercompensated, yet critically important professions in the world. Over the course of two years, Katrina Fried has interviewed and written the stories of 50 extraordinary teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade, selected from public and charter schools across the United States. The result is a collection of inspiring and informative first person-narratives accompanied by heartfelt letters from students and captivating portraits taken by celebrated photographers from around the country such as Peter Feldstein, Roman Cho, Paul Natkin and Laura Straus. American Teacher introduces us to classroom heroes like Stephen Ritz of NYC's South Bronx, who uses sustainable agriculture as a tool to engage and inspire his neighborhood's most at-risk special-needs students; Rafe Esquith, a trail-blazing, multi-award-winning educator and author, who has spent 31years teaching 5th grade from within the same four walls at Hobart Elementary School in Los Angeles; and Iowan Sarah Brown Wessling who's unique "learner-centered" approach to teaching high school English earned her the 2010 National Teacher of the Year award. These are our most unsung heroes, the men and women responsible for molding and preparing our children to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In the face of increasing class sizes, insufficient resources, and budget cuts, many of our teachers are dipping into their own pockets and personal time to bridge the gap for their students; they are finding innovative and engaging solutions to institutional problems and changing the outcome of countless lives in the process. Hear their stories, see their faces, and join us as we pay tribute to their passion and sacrifice.
Author: Joseph Pfeifer
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2021-09-07
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0593330250
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew York Times Bestseller From the first FDNY chief to respond to the 9/11 attacks, an intimate memoir and a tribute to those who died that others might live When Chief Joe Pfeifer led his firefighters to investigate an odor of gas in downtown Manhattan on the morning of 9/11, he had no idea that his life was about to change forever. A few moments later, he watched as the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center. Pfeifer, the closest FDNY chief to the scene, spearheaded rescue efforts on one of the darkest days in American history. Ordinary Heroes is the unforgettable and intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero, on that day and the days that followed. Through his eyes, we see the horror of the attack and the courage of the firefighters who ran into the burning towers to save others. We see him send his own brother up the stairs of the North Tower, never to return. And we walk with him and his fellow firefighters through weeks of rescue efforts and months of numbing grief, as they wrestle with the real meaning of heroism and leadership. This gripping narrative gives way to resiliency and a determination that permanently reshapes Pfeifer, his fellow firefighters, NYC, and America. Ordinary Heroes takes us on a journey that turns traumatic memories into hope, so we can make good on our promise to never forget 9/11.
Author: Nikki Rogers
Publisher:
Published: 2020-10-10
Total Pages: 30
ISBN-13: 9780648723233
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"
Author: S. Giridhar
Publisher: Westland
Published:
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9395073241
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbout the Book ‘Two classrooms in this school double up as a night hostel for students whose parents migrate seasonally so that they do not miss school.’ For a large majority of Indian children, their only chance of an education is the government school. For nearly two decades, S. Giridhar has been crisscrossing the country in the course of his work with the Azim Premji Foundation, travelling to remote corners and observing the public education system. In these years, he has met hundreds of government school teachers—profoundly committed to improving the lives of the children in their care. These are teachers who defy all constraints because of a burning belief that every child can learn. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Teachers has emerged from Giridhar’s in-depth study of these inspirational teachers and the ecosystem they function in. Innovative and creative, dogged and resourceful, firm and kind—the government school teacher wears many a hat. This book is a tribute to their commitment and resilience.
Author: Philip Brent Gonzalez
Publisher: Book Writing Incorporated
Published: 2020-05-05
Total Pages: 142
ISBN-13: 9781952263460
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou've probably heard the story about how America's education system is going down the drain, but have you heard the other story? The story about how educators, administrators, and everyone at your local school makes the life of your child better. Learn about the stories of school nurses, lunch ladies, substitute teachers, and others who go above and beyond their duties to make sure children have a better future for our collective tomorrow. It is time to read all about the other side of the story. Grab your copy of Phillip Brent's 'Heroes in Education'.
Author: Ed Boland
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2016-02-09
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 145556060X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this insightfully honest and moving memoir about the realities of teaching in an inner-city school, Ed Boland "smashes the dangerous myth of the hero-teacher [and] shows us how high the stakes are for our most vulnerable students" (Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black). In a fit of idealism, Ed Boland left a twenty-year career as a non-profit executive to teach in a tough New York City public high school. But his hopes quickly collided headlong with the appalling reality of his students' lives and a hobbled education system unable to help them. Freddy runs a drug ring for his incarcerated brother; Nee-cole is homeschooled on the subway by her brilliant homeless mother; Byron's Ivy League dream is dashed because he is undocumented. In the end, Boland isn't hoisted on his students' shoulders and no one passes AP anything. This is no urban fairy tale of at-risk kids saved by a Hollywood hero, but a searing indictment of schools that claim to be progressive but still fail their students. Told with compassion, humor, and a keen eye, Boland's story is sure to ignite debate about the future of American education and attempts to reform it.
Author: Robert Cormier
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Published: 2000-02-08
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0440227690
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrancis Joseph Cassavant is eighteen. He has just returned home from the Second World War, and he has no face. He does have a gun and a mission: to murder his childhood hero. Francis lost most of his face when he fell on a grenade in France. He received the Silver Star for bravery, but was it really an act of heroism? Now, having survived, he is looking for a man he once admired and respected, a man adored by many people, a man who also received a Silver Star for bravery. A man who destroyed Francis's life. Francis lost most of his face when he fell on a grenade in France. He received the Silver Star for bravery, but was it really an act of heroism? Now, having survived, he is looking for a man he once admired and respected, a man adored by many people, a man who also received a Silver Star for bravery. A man who destroyed Francis's life. -->
Author: James Mascia
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2013-10
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781493604586
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDelve into darkness as Hero Heist ups the ante in the High School Heroes series. The 3rd book continues the adventures of Christine and her friends as they complete their sophomore year of high school and prepare for their summer vacations. Before any of their plans come to fruition, their old mentor, Mr. Quinn, returns after a nearly two month absence with a mission specifically for Christine - steal the Shroud of Turin. Christine finds herself playing double-agent for the MHDA as she is forced to go along with Quinn's plans and make herself an international criminal. Soon she learns what the MHDA plans on doing with the Shroud and doesn't know who to trust. Also on Quinn's team is another operative names Klaus from a German agency . At first, she can't stand him, but as they work together, the closer she gets to him. Now, not only is she torn in her sense of duty, but also in her affections. How will she fix her love life while stopping both Quinn and the MHDA from obtaining the Shroud and possible destroying human life as we know it?
