Confessions of a Headmaster
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Rating | : | 4.97 (690 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1939096405 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 367 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-07-24 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In this entertaining and inspiring memoir, renowned educator Paul Cummins candidly shares his journey from privileged kid and ivory-tower scholar to hands-on progressive educator, working to achieve social justice through education for all youth: from children of celebrities to foster and incarcerated youth and those facing sometimes unimaginable circumstantial hurdles to education and accomplishment—proving time and again that all children can succeed given appropriate support.
Arts, an NPO providing arts classes to children in Title I schools. Paul Cummins, renowned educator and founder, CEO, and President of Coalition for Engaged Education (formerly New Visions Foundation), is committed to creating opportunities for all children to have equitable access to a quality education. He has founded and co-founded numerous schools includi
Five Stars Richard Baskin great man, great book!!
An inspiring memoir of a determined man committed to social change.”Kirkus Reviews. "In a book that is both a memoir and manifesto for education reform, Cummins chronicles his remarkable career as a teacher, headmaster, and school founder