Two forces have caused the teaching profession to be suboptimal in most schools. The first is the one-size-fits-all approach to teaching that started in the 1800s and is still common in many schools. The second is the standardized testing system force on the profession by the corporate/political class, which narrows the curriculum and leads to bad teaching in the guise of test prep. In this book, Doug Green exposes the problems with research-based rational and offers suggestions for what can be done if only the politicians on both sides of the aisle get out of the way.
Here are some testimonials from first rate educators who have all published many books.
Dr. Green powerfully defends the profession of teaching and offers excellent insights about the complexity of teaching. He offers solutions to inspire educators to do what’s right for our children. A great read!
—Yong Zhao, Foundation Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Kansas and author of many best selling education books @YongZhaoEd
Dr. Green tackles a myriad of challenging issues teachers face. He intelligently presents the issues where we want to dive deeper and presents solutions. This will get you to reflect on what’s going on that makes people uncomfortable in order to inspire action. Teachers, leaders, and parents who care about transforming learning should read this book!
—Shelly Sanchez Terrell, International Speaker and Author of Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with Edtech Missions @ShellTerrell
Dr. Green has identified teaching’s current key challenges. He draws on his experience to identify problems and offer solutions. Chapters are short, easy to read, and written in a teacher-friendly format. The title suggests that teaching is difficult, but the fixes offered here are possible and thought-provoking.
—Starr Sackstein, Director of Humanities K-12, West Hempstead Union Free School District, NY, author, and blogger. @MsSackstein
