Why Great Teachers Quit: And How We Might Stop the Exodus
"This book is a must-read for every principal, school board member, and policy maker concerned about teacher turnover. Farber does an excellent job framing the problems. Now the question is: What are we willing to do to stem the exodus of great teachers from our schools?"(Tom Israel, Executive Director 2009-05-18)“This book is for every parent who has had their child’s teacher leave in the middle of the year, every administrator who marvels at the difficulty of teacher retention or team spirit, every policy maker ready to walk the walk, and anyone who has invested years in preparation for a career in the classroom only to be faced with the thought of cutting his or her losses.”(Esmé Raji Codell, Author of Educating Esmé 2010-05-06)“In this lively and interesting book, Katy Farber makes public the real reasons why inexperienced teachers rarely stay long enough or get the support they need to become good, why good teachers don’t become great, and why great teachers quit.”(Deborah Meier, Educational Reformer, Writer, and Activist 2010-02-08)"A timely book about a major crisis affecting our schools and real solutions to keep our best teachers in the classroom."(Anthony J. Mullen, 2009 National Teacher of the Year 2010-05-28)"Finally, a book written by a practicing teacher who really understands what it is like to teach in today's schools: the demands, challenges, and rewards. Joining her are the voices of teachers from all over the country who have come together to share their stories and wisdom. Written with passion and insight, this is an excellent resource for anyone vested in improving education and keeping quality teachers in the classroom. This book should be required reading for every administrator and school board member."(Julie Smart, Special Educator 2009-07-01)"This book can remind those who teach why we do so, not only reconnect us with our core beliefs, but also to motivate us to speak up beyond our individual classrooms on behalf of the well-being of our students and the ultimate success of public schools."(Kenneth J. Bernstein 2011-10-12)