Brought to you by Teaching for Change
at Busboys and Poets
Restaurant/Coffeehouse/Performance Space and Bookstore
2021 14th Street NW Washington, DC
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
6-8 PM
BOOK EVENT: Why We Teach
Sonia Nieto, a distinguished teacher in her own right, has gathered the insights and inspirations of K-12 classroom teachers as they examine how and why they find purpose and value in the work they do. This inspirational book focuses on the quintessential values of teaching by challenging current notions that focus only on accountability, testing, and standardization, and provides a compelling message of hope for public education. Sonia Nieto is Professor of Language, Literacy, and Culture at the School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and author of many key texts including Affirming Diversity, The Light in Their Eyes, What Keeps Teachers Going?, and most recently, Why We Teach. Nieto will respond to questions about and be available to sign all of these books.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
6:30 PM
BOOK EVENT: We Can't Teach What We Don't Know: White Teachers, Multiracial Schools.
Join author Gary R. Howard to launch the second edition of this bestselling book on culturally responsive teaching. The new edition adds sections on closing the achievement gap and No Child Left Behind. Borrowing from the words of Malcolm X, "We can't teach what we don't know, and we can't lead where we can't go," Gary Howard's book acts on both points. He explains why teachers mustn't fake it, but must acquire the knowledge, skills, and disposition to successfully teach all students. A great book for teacher-candidates and experienced teachers. Carl A. Grant, Professor, University of Wisconsin Madison.
Monday, April 24, 2006
5:30-7:30 PM
BOOK EVENT/VISUAL PRESENTATION: Possible Schools: The Reggio Approach to Urban Education
Ann Lewin-Benham shares invaluable insights from the Reggio Emilia approach to education in the early years. Lewin was the founder and director of the Model Early Learning Center (MELC) in Washington, D.C. — the only school in a U.S. urban area to successfully implement the principles of the Municipal Preschools of Reggio Emilia. Ann Lewin-Benham also ran the Capital Children’s Museum in Washington, DC for twenty years. This is an excellent presentation for early childhood parents and teachers.
All of these events are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Dinner/refreshments are available to be purchased from the Busboys and Poets menu. Dates of events may be subject to change. Please call Busboys and Poets 202.387.POET for more information or to confirm event schedules.
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