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Every teacher and principal should read this book. As some others said, the concepts in it are not necessarily novel ideas, but are phrased and explained in a way that brings new meaning to my teaching. I will refer back to this book often and re-read it in the future, I am sure.

A bit general, but some sensible ideas

I liked it...

Super vague. This book did not provide a lot of sound advice or steps to take to actually accomplish what “great teachers” do.

It had a constant underlying message of teacher martyrdom and that if you complain you’re a bad teacher.

An essential for any teacher new or old!