Description
An invaluable guide to teaching teenagers, featuring the uncensored advice of the students themselves.
About the Author
Kathleen Cushman is the author of Fires in the Middle School Bathroom(The New Press). As a writer for What Kids Can Do, Inc., a national nonprofit organization, she works to bring forward the voices of student writers around the nation.She lives in New York City.
Reviews
"In Fires in the Bathroom. . . students turn the tables on adults, and tell them how to do their jobs."
New York Times
"An important book . . . a powerful critique of American teaching . . . Fires in the Bathroom should find a place in any professional development library. . . The student voices give its advice . . . an authenticity and a sincerity that advice books for teachers often lack . . . A powerful and compelling document . . . A major contribution."
Teachers College Record
"Fires in the Bathroom doles out practical advice . . . [in] an unusual . . . effort to tap the opinions of American high school students . . . Students get a rare opportunity to voice their opinions about what works and what doesn't."
Los Angeles Times
"This book turns the student-teacher relationship upside down . . . Suggests ways to deepen the unspoken bond between students and teachers."
Chicago Tribune, Editor's Choice
"This chance to hear the authentic voice of students . . . should not be overlooked by anyone involved in teen education."
Publishers Weekly
"Thoughtful and articulate . . . offer[s] insights about a range of school-related subjects, including classroom behavior, student motivation, and learning style."
Teacher Magazine
"Fires in the Bathroom is a must for everyone concerned about our children and our schools . . . A wealth of information that can be put to immediate use . . . Treat yourself to this powerful new tool!"
Connections Magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9781565849969
Author Kathleen Cushman
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint The New Press
Publisher The New Press
Weight(grams) 274g
About the Author
Kathleen Cushman is the author of Fires in the Middle School Bathroom(The New Press). As a writer for What Kids Can Do, Inc., a national nonprofit organization, she works to bring forward the voices of student writers around the nation.She lives in New York City.
Reviews
"In Fires in the Bathroom. . . students turn the tables on adults, and tell them how to do their jobs."
New York Times
"An important book . . . a powerful critique of American teaching . . . Fires in the Bathroom should find a place in any professional development library. . . The student voices give its advice . . . an authenticity and a sincerity that advice books for teachers often lack . . . A powerful and compelling document . . . A major contribution."
Teachers College Record
"Fires in the Bathroom doles out practical advice . . . [in] an unusual . . . effort to tap the opinions of American high school students . . . Students get a rare opportunity to voice their opinions about what works and what doesn't."
Los Angeles Times
"This book turns the student-teacher relationship upside down . . . Suggests ways to deepen the unspoken bond between students and teachers."
Chicago Tribune, Editor's Choice
"This chance to hear the authentic voice of students . . . should not be overlooked by anyone involved in teen education."
Publishers Weekly
"Thoughtful and articulate . . . offer[s] insights about a range of school-related subjects, including classroom behavior, student motivation, and learning style."
Teacher Magazine
"Fires in the Bathroom is a must for everyone concerned about our children and our schools . . . A wealth of information that can be put to immediate use . . . Treat yourself to this powerful new tool!"
Connections Magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9781565849969
Author Kathleen Cushman
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint The New Press
Publisher The New Press
Weight(grams) 274g
