American Educator

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking history of 175 years of American education that brings the lessons of the past to bear on the dilemmas we face today—and brilliantly illuminates the path forward for public schools. “[A] lively account." —New York Times Book Review In The Teacher Wars, a rich, lively, and unprecedented history of public school teaching, Dana Goldstein reveals that teachers have been embattled for nearly two centuries. She uncovers the surprising roots of hot button issues, from teacher tenure to charter schools, and finds that recent popular ideas to improve schools—instituting merit pay, evaluating teachers by student test scores, ranking and firing veteran teachers, and recruiting “elite” graduates to teach—are all approaches that have been tried in the past without producing widespread change.

American Educator chronicles one woman's journey from ninth-grade dropout, to university professor and beyond. The novella takes place over a turbulent eleven years of teaching in colleges and even in prison. Franklin helped students from over 50 different countries, many of whom are refugees from war-torn regions. Through their personal, often heart-wrenching stories, she presents some of the complex realities of overseas conflicts that are rarely seen on the news. These people changed her life and perspective, and she feels compelled to share what she learned. Throughout, the author interweaves her personal journey and her own struggle of trying to earn a living as an educator in a system that makes it nearly impossible. She went from making a nice living in the beginning of her teaching career to near homelessness, all while undergoing a personal transformation in her goals and identity.

An American Educator: A Story of Tragedy and Triumph How an Educator Changed the Lives of An American Family By: Dr. Thomas Blackwell After being an educator for over 40 years in the American public school system, Dr. Thomas Blackwell has more than a few stories to tell. The middle school where Dr. Blackwell primarily taught, comes with its own list of unique circumstances and challenges that he is very familiar with. This memoir begins with a tender retelling of Blackwell’s own childhood, and how often he was a middle school menace to his parents and teachers alike! Everything in his life has formed and shaped him into the man he is today, a passionate and dedicated educator with a desire to affect young lives.

"American Educator, Activist, and Advocate provides in-depth research into Eleanor Archer's life as one of the first Black public school teachers in Des Moines and presents a gateway for academics to acknowledge the lives and ideas of women during the Jim Crow era, clarifying Black women's standpoint on the segregated South"--

Embark on a captivating journey through the intricacies of the Tibetan diaspora in this insightful auto-ethnography. Set against the backdrop of colonialism and modern geopolitics, the narrative offers a nuanced exploration of personal displacement and its far-reaching impacts. Delve into the experiences of individuals grappling with the challenges of leaving behind their homeland, navigating unfamiliar territories, and achieving academic milestones while preserving their cultural heritage in the face of adversity. Through heartfelt reflection and poignant storytelling, this narrative sheds light on the resilience and hope that permeates the Tibetan community and invites readers to engage with themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience in a rapidly changing world. The author’s academic odyssey mirrors the trajectory of Tibetan education in exile, infusing their story with authenticity and inspiration for future generations.

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