Teaching Hope: Stories from the Freedom Writer Teachers and Erin Gruwell Paperback – August 18, 2009

Teaching Hope: Stories from the Freedom Writer Teachers and Erin Gruwell  Hope must be taught before there is a chance of learning subject matter. When students feel self-defeated, are hopeless, learning can't occur. Anything written by Erin Gruwell and her Freedom Writers is must reading for students, parents, all teachers, and anyone who works with or knows kids. Gruwell is easy reading but her messages can bring American education from the current thirty-seventh to the upper quarter of education in the developed countries.Side helpings of The Freedom Writers Diary and the video, The Freedom Writers, will serve complete meal of improved American education. I, actually, sleep with The Freedom Writers Diary and Teaching Hope next to my bed.Erin Gruwell and her freedom writers write with pathos and humor. She is my hero. Learn about the Freedom Writers Foundation at [...]

While reading this book, I have laughed, I have wept, I have remembered students long forgotten, I have relived battles with administrators who had no clue that a kid was troubled. I have remembered the resignations letter I wrote "bitching" about the tracking of minority kids in the lowest classes when they were much more capable. I have thought of Dr. Doug Ball and his inspiration for me to lean more about autism. Thanks, Doug, for telling me about this wonderful book. Wish I had the money to send each member of Congress a copy.

After having the opportunity to meet Erin Gruwell and listening to her speak, I felt more inspired to read her books. After reading her books, I felt inspired to teach. I bought this book for fellow teacher who worked with inner city kids to stay in school and graduate! I would recommend this book to any teacher looking for a little inspiration!

|"Teaching Hope" is a collection of real life stories about teachers, educators and community leaders. Many of these individuals have overcome hardships in order to be where they are today. This book can be used as part of curricula for a number of topics. This book helps to relate the importance of developing correct character and building lifelong relationships.

This book is exactly what I needed. I am going into the school counseling field and every time I am feeling burned out I turn into this book and feel motivated all over again. I really love this book.

Loved it!

It is a collection of small stories from various teachers. Some stories I can relate to others I didn't care for.

As an educator of at risk students, many of the entries resonated with me. Anyone who teaches has had their ups and downs. This collection is a must read--particularly for those interested in pursuing a career in education.

good product

A great read

Not the best condition- I thought I ordered this new but must have ordered a used copy. Wish I could see somewhere if I did…

Inspiring... must be read by all teachers!! Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down! Another triumph for Gruwell!