{"product_id":"9781118459430","title":"Teaching with Heart Poetry that Speaks to the Courage to Teach","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTeaching with Heart\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePoetry that Speaks to the Courage to Teach\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSam M. Intrator | Megan Scribner\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach and every day teachers show up in their classrooms with a relentless sense of optimism. Despite the complicated challenges of schools, they come to and remain in the profession inspired by a conviction that through education they can move individuals and society to a more promising future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTeaching with Heart: Poetry that Speaks to the Courage to Teach\u003c\/i\u003e a diverse group of ninety teachers describe the complex of emotions and experiences of the teaching life – joy, outrage, heartbreak, hope, commitment and dedication. Each heartfelt commentary is paired with a cherished poem selected by the teacher. The contributors represent a broad array of educators: K-12 teachers, principals, superintendents, college professors, as well as many non-traditional teachers. They range from first year teachers to mid-career veterans to those who have retired after decades in the classroom.  They come from inner-city, suburban, charter and private schools. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe teachers identified an eclectic collection of poems and poets from Emily Dickinson, to Richard Wright, to Mary Oliver to the rapper Tupac Shakur. It is a book by teachers and for all who teach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also includes a poignant Foreword by Parker J. Palmer (\u003ci\u003eThe Courage to Teach),\u003c\/i\u003e a stirring Introduction by Taylor Mali \u003ci\u003e(What Teachers Make)\u003c\/i\u003e, and a moving Afterword by Sarah Brown Wessling (\u003ci\u003eTeaching Channel\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere \u003ci\u003eTeaching with Fire\u003c\/i\u003e honored and celebrated the work of teachers; \u003ci\u003eTeaching with Heart\u003c\/i\u003e salutes the tenacious and relentless optimism of teachers and their belief that despite the many challenges and obstacles of the teaching life, much is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE EDITORS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAM M. INTRATOR\u003c\/b\u003e is principal of the Smith College Campus School, and professor of education and child study at Smith College. A Kellogg National Leadership Fellow, he is the author\/editor of seven books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Quest for Mastery: Positive Youth Development Through Out-of-School Programs\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEGAN SCRIBNER\u003c\/b\u003e has three decades of experience editing books, reports, and essays, including co-editing two other poetry anthologies with Intrator: \u003ci\u003eTeaching with Fire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLeading from Within\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2012, she received the Takoma Park Azalea Award for School Activist and continues to be active in her community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoyalties from this book help create more Courage \u0026amp; Renewal resources and programs for educators.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 May 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJossey-Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118459430\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44312953258124,"sku":"9781118459430","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118459430_28a3140e-04a7-44ce-bf41-ded01e091c22.jpg?v=1780160848","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118459430","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}