This book is dedicated to the terrific
educators that inspire, uplift, and challenge young people to achieve their
personal goals and aspirations. The journey of being a teacher is truly arduous
and challenging, which makes it difficult for some teachers to remember why
they entered this field. Teachers dedicate a great portion of their lives giving
back to society, and despite their sincerest efforts, policyholders, business
leaders, and certain members of the public do not appreciate the work educators
perform on a consistent basis. Although it is very telling how many public
schools have been closed and minority teachers dismissed from current reform,
other schools and teachers will soon feel its wrath unless there is an
educational push back and demand for a return to community schooling. This book
speaks to not only how an educator continues to utilize creative methodology to
reach youth, but also navigate through the harshness imposed by current school
reform initiatives. My Schoolhouse is a Ghost Town further challenges educators
and parents to commit to activism, as currently demonstrated by members of the
Chicago Teacher Union and parent progressive organizations, to fight for reform
under this current system and create their own school models. Otherwise, more
schools communities and teachers will become “ghost” as unrealistic demands
continue to impact this great profession.
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