That was a great book. It was quite obvious that a true revolutionary wrote it; civil disobedience, question everything, live for others type thinking. Anyone who was a catalyst for change in the late 60’s and early 70’s knew the power of one! We are, similarly, at a great time in education where people are beginning to see that the success we took for granted isn’t even really happening. Kids are all enthusiastic and loud about life until that bell rings and then they get snuffed out. I am committed to taking on a few students who struggle and have no one. I’ll take them to lunch, laugh at their funny stories and even teach them some stuff if they’re interested. I do that for the kids in my class but this year I’m committed to doing that for kids who aren’t in my class. I feel reassured and confident in many of the things we do during the year. Having the right words like “station rotation” instead of centers and “blended learning” instead of front loading will go a long way toward getting administrative and parental support. No one likes to take a chance on ideas and practices that may leave a student even further behind so it is a blessing to know what to say so that others will feel at peace about what they are seeing. I’m also committed to trying some things that are completely new for me as well as tinkering with things that are working but could improve. Thanks for sharing this book, it as a great shot of purpose before the next school year starts. I’ll use the reference section to search for further research on all things educational.