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When I first saw this book, I knew I wanted to read it. It appealed to me on so many levels. As a student who benefited from amazing, dedicated educators from elementary school, secondary school, and undergrad. As the daughter of a now-retired teacher and curriculum specialist who went above and beyond in her classroom and was sent to DC as part of the Presidential teaching award and who NCLB frustrated to no end (despite its intentions). And now, as a parent considering the best way to educate my own child in a district that has seen budget cut after budget cut. This book is quite literally a breath of fresh air, filled with insights into how teachers are doing amazing things, inspiring their students to learn despite the cuts to their schools. A good teacher, after all, has many of the qualities of a good leader -- they're creative, they inspire and motivate, they trust, and they know their students' potential outshines what many of the kids even think are possible. I absolutely loved reading this book, traveling to the classrooms, and seeing how the teachers handled some of the challenges in their classrooms. It leaves me filled with hope for my own child's education, and that he will have access to phenomenal educators just as I did.


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Capturing the Spark Inspired Teaching Thriving Schools David B Cohen 9780997686807 Books Reviews

Great stories and insights about teachers from all over California who are making a difference, being innovative, and leading education change.
Just finished reading Capturing the Spark! I am so excited and rejuvenated after reading such a captivating book. I highly recommend this book to all educational leaders, politicians and classroom practitioners. Mr. Cohen has collected a multifaceted picture of the amazing classroom practitioners across the state of California. Happy to start off the New Year with such positive examples of the amazing work being accomplished with students across the state.
"...the real drivers of education are not technological or programmatic. It's educators who make innovation work, when they are connected, empowered, and inspired to make learning come alive for students."

I have met David Cohen, the author, several times, and I admire him greatly, so reading this book was having a long visit with him...

David took a year off and set out to visit as many schools as he could, observing educators in action...visiting with administrators and learning what works and what doesn't. He counted on his extensive network of educators people he trained with, NBCTs he worked with, and just friends from his career...It was a joy to 'visit' these classrooms with him.

More than a few are teachers I know, or are online friends...FB friends, network associates, or folks I follow on twitter. I loved the possibility of peeking into Jane Fung's classroom, and Jim Burke, and Larry Ferlazzo, and Leslee Milch, whom I've met at several conferences.

David organized his visits first by level elementary, middle school, secondary...Then, he reconfigures his visits according to other criteria Teachers of the Year, NBCTs, teachers in the STEP program, union leaders, authors, tech-networking teachers, teachers at innovative schools, teacher-run schools...he learns from each teacher and each site.

Then, in the epilogue, he puts it all together, all his insights, all him reflections (he IS, after all an NBCT!) and shares his observations, his suggestions. I was reading and cheering the whole way. His recommendations are all for California schools, but they are so transferable to #oklaed too

1. Equity of funding
2. Local control and accountability (CA programs)
3. Libraries with full-time librarians (YES YES YES)
4. School nurses and counselors at every school...
5. Address teacher salaries and recruiting/retention programs (Teacher Salary Project)
6. Teacher preparation and induction
7. Teacher leadership-career pathways
8. Address teacher evaluations
9. Progressive unionism and collaborations

What if -- what if our policy makers really committed to reforms like this?

Favorite quotes

"We err by viewing school improvement as a personnel problem rather than a system problem"

"New teachers, like other professionals, should be thoroughly trained and ably supported by experienced mentors."

"Teaching is more multidimensional, involving continual learning, planning, design, assessments, collaborations, and leadership."

"..accomplished teaching depends on the teacher's ability to learn."

He reminds us of the danger of a single story, and he shares so many different stories of accomplished teachers, vital schools, and wonderful students.

I'm sure David didn't hear, but there were several times I was cheering out loud as I read!

If you read one professional book this year....or next....make it this one. Share with policy makers...and let's work toward David's recommendations.
When I first saw this book, I knew I wanted to read it. It appealed to me on so many levels. As a student who benefited from amazing, dedicated educators from elementary school, secondary school, and undergrad. As the daughter of a now-retired teacher and curriculum specialist who went above and beyond in her classroom and was sent to DC as part of the Presidential teaching award and who NCLB frustrated to no end (despite its intentions). And now, as a parent considering the best way to educate my own child in a district that has seen budget cut after budget cut. This book is quite literally a breath of fresh air, filled with insights into how teachers are doing amazing things, inspiring their students to learn despite the cuts to their schools. A good teacher, after all, has many of the qualities of a good leader -- they're creative, they inspire and motivate, they trust, and they know their students' potential outshines what many of the kids even think are possible. I absolutely loved reading this book, traveling to the classrooms, and seeing how the teachers handled some of the challenges in their classrooms. It leaves me filled with hope for my own child's education, and that he will have access to phenomenal educators just as I did.