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A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All,New
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Since 1990, Teach For America has been building a movement to end educational inequity in America. Now its founder, Wendy Kopp, shares the lessons learned from the experiences of more than 25,000 teachers and alumni who have taught and led schools in lowincome communities during those years. A Chance to Make History cuts through the noise of today's debates to describe precisely what it will take to provide transformational education education that changes the academic and life trajectories predicted by children's socioeconomic backgrounds. Sharing her experiences in some of the country's most underserved communities, Kopp introduces leaders at the classroom, school, and system levels who, driven by passionate belief in their students' potential, have set out to accomplish what most think impossible. Their inspiring stories show how we can provide children facing all the challenges of poverty with an excellent education, and that doing so involves the same ingredients that account for success in any endeavor: visionary leadership that sets ambitious goals and puts forth the energy and discipline to reach them. Kopp's experiences and insights also shine light on why we have not made more progress against educational inequity how and why the intense but misguided quest for easy answers actually distracts from the hard work of expanding on the growing pockets of success in lowincome communities and on what we need to do now to increase the pace of change. America's failure to educate millions of children to fulfill their potential is a crisis that strikes at our fundamental ideals and health as a nation.A Chance to Make History offers tangible evidence that we can change direction and provide all children the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Chance to Make History'? A: 'A Chance to Make History' focuses on the lessons learned from the experiences of over 25,000 teachers and alumni from Teach For America, highlighting the challenges and successes in providing quality education to low-income communities.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'A Chance to Make History' is Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach For America.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'A Chance to Make History' was published on February 28, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'A Chance to Make History' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for educators, administrators, and anyone interested in the challenges of educational inequity and strategies for effective teaching.
- Q: Does the book include real-life stories? A: Yes, the book includes inspiring stories from teachers and leaders who have worked in underserved communities, showcasing their strategies and successes.
- Q: What educational topics does the book address? A: 'A Chance to Make History' addresses topics such as educational inequity, leadership in education, and the importance of setting ambitious goals for students.
- Q: Is the book considered a practical guide for improving education? A: Yes, the book provides tangible evidence and insights on how to improve education in low-income communities and is considered a valuable resource for change agents in education.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in an illustrated edition.