Helping Students Take Control of Their Own Learning

"The reader immediately hears the authentic tone of credible, authoritative educators who have thought deeply about their work. Teachers new to the concepts of learner-centered education will find student activities to use immediately in their classrooms. Experienced teachers will find fresh and timely ideas to expand current repertoires. With a generosity of spirit, the author team of Don and Dan shares vetted approaches for addressing trauma and prejudice, timely and timeless resources and models for learner-centered learning, and advocacy strategies for school renewal by focusing on classrooms based on how people learn." Jacqueline Grennon Brooks, author, researcher, professor

"This book wonderfully serves to fulfill an unmet need. The authors present the case for joyful, learner-centered schools with hundreds of activities to help students become responsible citizens, who support democratic values." Deborah Meier, Founder/Principal, Central Park East

"Wow! There's so much information packed into this book! What a great resource for both new and veteran teachers!" Angela Premo, second grade teacher