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Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire

By Rafe Esquith Available Here
Category: Professional Resources
Subcategory: Inspiration for Teaching
Price: $16.47
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From the man whom The New York Times calls “a genius and a saint” comes a revelatory program for educating today’s youth. In Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire!, Rafe Esquith reveals the techniques that have made him one of the most acclaimed educators of our time. The two mottoes in Esquith’s classroom are “Be Nice, Work Hard,” and “There Are No Shortcuts.” His students voluntarily come to school at 6:30 in the morning and work until 5:00 in the afternoon. They learn to handle money responsibly, tackle algebra, and travel the country to study history. They pair Hamlet with rock and roll, and read the American classics. Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire! is a brilliant and inspiring road map for parents, teachers, and anyone who cares about the future success of our nation’s children.

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    teacher__411, Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:58:10 UTC.
    1st review

    Rafe Esquith describes his best and worst in his classroom. How his students love his room and tips for making your classroom a sanctuary for your students. Must read for any teacher needing inspiration and a boost.

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    LittlebbBird, Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:23:46 UTC.

    Great book!

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    Mademoiselle, Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:40:44 UTC.

    This is a fabulous of some of the best and worst things that can be found in a classroom. It is definitely inspiring and many of his successes are certainly successes every teacher wishes for. Although, some of the events may be difficult to acheive in your own classroom, this book definitely gives you the incentive to try. With a little (or a lot) of hard work, effort, dedication and possibly your own money for expenses, you just may be able to achieve them! I already knew I was going to be a teacher when I read this, but this certainly helped fuel my fire!

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    JoEllen, Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:52:41 UTC.

    If the title doen't getyou, the hilarious story behind it will! This is a passionate, caring teacher who was ready to quit! His story is so inspiring and loving. It is what everyone needs for a pick-me-off-the-floor time. I recieved it as a gift and I would share it with anyone who teaches or is considering teaching. Wonderful and sincere.

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