Letters to a Young Teacher Audiobook

" Had more of a political agenda than good sound advice to those considering the field of education. "

" I might feel more inspired if I weren't already a teacher and familiar with the many obstacles we must deal with. Reading the book makes me feel so overwhelmed at times. Where's the book of solutions? "

" Some good stuff is presented in the book. I was hoping for some more solutions and less preachiness. Will Francesca still be the enthusiastic teacher in 20 years, will she become burned out and fall victim to mediocre teaching or will she leave her elementary classroom and try to impart her knowledge on other teachers like she knows what they are going through even though her own elementary teaching days were short-lived. "

" this was ok, it would be hard to recommend to someone mostly for it's preaching to the choir aim, and probably won't impress anyone who's not already a fan. i am a kozol fan, but this was really just ok. lots of subordinate clauses, i mean many, just like all over. "

" I listened to this in the car driving to Albuquerque. What an inspiring take on education and how we need to do things differently to better serve our kids. I need to read everything he's written. "

" This book is a collection of letters Jonathan Kozol sent to a first year teacher. The teacher worked in a public school in inner-city Boston. The subjects of the letters deal with subjects such as diversity, uninvolved parents, difficult administrations, voucher programs, and so on. It is an interesting read for those in the education field or those interested in it. Kozol is a very educated, inspiring, passionate man. "

" Nice overview of the issues currently facing American public schools. It samples greatly from Kozol's other work. Though creative, I didn't love the one-sided letter format of the book. I also think he glazed over the emotion and difficulties faced by a first-year teacher and resorted to the often-rehashed notion that if you are motivated enough and care about your students enough, then you should see clear gains abounding. I did like that "Francesca," the recipient of his letters clarifies this in the book's conclusion. "

" I agree that Kozel's tone is self-congratulatory throughout. He also simply laments upon situations and does not propose any concrete solutions. His prose is laced with contempt for any person who may deign to disagree with him. On the surface he argues against indoctrination for students, yet used phrases akin to molding them into "agents of change." I agree, but present all viewpoints and allow them to choose that change. Choice does not seem like it has a place in this version of education. I would be terrified to have him 'educate' my students. His politics are far too heavy handed. "

" SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO inspiring. Made me rethink my life plans and goals all over again: teaching here I come.... "

" I started this and had to put it down because I got too depressed that I'm not as good a teacher as Francesca or Kozol are/were. My sister told me it gets better and more realistic, so I guess I'll finish it and edit my review. "

" If you know a new teacher, this book will make a wonderful gift for him/her. "

" A nice account of some of the issues new teachers face. Lots of pertinent info about schools and the public education system, especially focusing on inner city schools in the Northeast. "

" Excellent for anyone who's thinking ab/ becoming a teacher. Paints an idealistic picture, but does so with inspiration. "

" I read this book for my Teaching Profession class. Kozol offers very sound and intelligent advice for young, future or new teachers. He also continues to hit upon the sad reality of segregation in the United States education system. "

" This book gave me hope that even though I have not taken any teaching classes yet (I want to bad) that I can still be a good teacher. I of course don't know how his techniques work in an actual classroom, but I enjoyed the book. "

" must read for new teachers "

" Formatted as letters to a young teacher, Kozol introduces many of the issues facing public schools today. "

" One of the best books about being a teacher. "

" Book number two for FOED 7060 class - more meat to this one than ZEN - had some agreeable ideas but a little harsh on the conservative Americans - lots of good food for thought "

" I love reading Jonathan Kozol's books. He has some fanatical ideas about education but writes beautifully about some of the very true inequalities that education faces today. Another fantastic book by him! "

" Anyone who works with youth needs to read this book - honest and inspiring - I loved every word! "

" I actually gave it one star, but I couldn't even finish the book, so really I shouldn't rate it. It was just too difficult to keep reading. Not enough interest for me. "

" Must read for first year teachers. "

" You can tell he has been in the teaching business for some time. I like the candid comments he has on the politics now entering the schools, in particular the inner-city. A quick easy read. "

" So far it is interesting for me as I consider making a move into classroom teaching in the future. Lots of real life stories!!! "

" Just read The Shame of the Nation, the content from this book comes from there, and Shame is more comprehensive. "

" Kozol has excellent ideas on repairing segregated inner city schools... interesting topics to explore for us folks in the education world. "

" What I thought would be a reflection on being a young teacher turned out to be an angry, unfounded rant.Savage inequalities was much better "

" If you're a teacher, or support public education, and are exhausted with the testing-frenzied atmosphere that seems to be killing the spirit of learning, I highly recommend this book. I just finished it today, and feel as though I have an ally in high places. "

" Bid too "educational" for a quick read but enlightening nonetheless. "

" Excellent for anyone who's thinking ab/ becoming a teacher. Paints an idealistic picture, but does so with inspiration. "