Highly Effective Teachers of Vulnerable Students

“Highly Effective Teachers of Vulnerable Students reveals both the power and the promise of pedagogical praxis undertaken by teachers whose dedication to their craft has yielded effective results, changed lives for the better and in doing so has made the world a place where hope and possibility can thrive.” Peter McLaren, Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies, Chapman University; author of Pedagogy of Insurrection
“This credible, well-researched, and persuasive analysis of highly effective teachers of minoritized, public school youth demystifies the alchemy of our nation’s best classrooms where healthy student-teacher relationships, personal accountability, high expectations, and authentic caring relationships thrive. This timely text has powerful implications for policy and practice. Kudos to Poplin, Bermúdez, and colleagues for a job well done!” Angela Valenzuela, College of Education, University of Texas at Austin; author of Subtractive Schooling; editor of Growing Critically Conscious Teachers
“With its rich, in-depth studies of the very best teachers, Highly Effective Teachers of Vulnerable Students makes an essential contribution to the case for explicit, ambitious instruction. It makes an equally vital case against the failed pedagogic fads and learning theories that continue to dominate in too many classrooms—and in schools of education. An important book.” Mike Schmoker, author of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning and Leading with Focus: Elevating the Essentials for School and District Improvement