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sabrinaliterary's review against another edition
4.0
I set my mind to reading this book after I hear the story on This American Life about Baby College and Geoffrey Canada's plan to change Harlem one child at a time. The book is much more honest about the controversy of Mr. Canada's endeavor. I found it particularly difficult to read about the attitudes of some of the parents, but only because I encounter similar things in my job. A fascinating study of how social change theory plays out in practice.
gwalt118's review
3.0
Interesting take on some big issues in education. Every teacher and anyone interested in the US education system should read this.
hopecaldwell's review against another edition
5.0
What an inspiration! This book will change your outlook and possibly your life. As someone who works in the non-profit world, I found this so insightful and powerful
lsavcak's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting read and compelling vision. I appreciated the research on urban poverty and best strategies for improving outcomes for children, but I struggled with the books' advocacy of a business model approach to schooling - decisions being made by investment and hedge fund managers- based on student testing results.
michaeljkaplan's review against another edition
3.0
Well written, comprehensive, and though it's about education and poverty and race, it is also a guide for thinking big. A guide for solving seemingly impossible problems. I truly enjoyed reading it and think it will have a lasting impact.
kstumpf's review against another edition
4.0
I need to research if Obama did what he said he would do. The conveyer belt method makes A LOT of sense. I would love to read a follow up book about Promise kindergarteners first class to see where they are now.
pottsmonica's review against another edition
4.0
I really wish this had been written by Katherine Boo.
courtandspark's review against another edition
5.0
Teachers should read this book. People in America should read this book. Important ramifications for our educational structure, teachers and policy makers.
valjohnson's review against another edition
3.0
Geoffry Canada is certainly an interesting figure in educational policy, but this book made me question his practices more than praise them. He <3s catering to testing and hasn't figured out middle school yet.
nuhafariha's review
3.0
Overall I liked this book (especially Chapter 2!) but I wish there was more discussion of the philosophy behind HCZ and more of a followup with the students/parents. It could also feel a little bit judgmental at times.