The Big Picture: Education Is Everyone's Business

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This book is beyond inspiring. It sets a tone for the way public education in America should be. Truth be told, when I first started reading this book I felt it was an advertisement for a school I had never even heard of, but by the middle of this book I was doing research on the school mentioned throughout the text. I found that more of these schools have been popping up across the United Sates and I even have one in my own neck of the woods.It's time we take a solid look at the way out school system is being run and see that it is no longer effective. This book proves that drastically changing the way a school is run makes it so the students have more respect for those around them as well as education, that graduation rates do not have to be so high (they are constantly increasing), and most importantly that we can set students up for success in furthering their education.Please read this book and see that the American educational system is do for a renovation.

Dennis Littky is often heralded as a pioneer in education innovation. This short and sweet book examines his own experience with creating The Met (an urban school that rethinks learning and promotes student success). Littky comes across as approachable, realistic, and inspiring. With short anecdotes and examples scattered throughout, and a number of thought-provoking quotes, Littky outlines why education reform is a must and encourages anyone in education to rethink teaching and learning. The book isn't preachy, but is a guide for anyone interested in changing schools.The book is based on Littky's experience, so it is not focused on research, statistics or data, but rather his own insights. Overall, it offers a great picture of Littky's educational endeavors without being self-promoting or nit-picky.

This book was great! It’s an easy read, light, and motivating. A fantastic book and should be in every educators collection!

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The book was in excellent condition, I received it in a timely fashion and the service was outstanding. I am always looks for affordable books that are in good condition for class and this purchase was no different. I will forever shop Amazon when I am in need of other purchases. This is a great book at a great price.

Needed this book for a Master’s class. Wasn’t thrilled with the book. It also arrived in horrible condition. Used is one thing, but some pages were unreadable.

I like his ideals and goals, and through the book it is obvious he has had success in implementing his vision. I would like to see an opposing view, however, before fully accepting them in my own educational philosophy. That being said, the book has given me a lot to think on and has challenged me as a teacher to improve my own classes.

I love this book. It sets out in the simplest terms exactly why schooling and learning should be very, very different. It is simple, conversational, profound, occasionally angry or frustrated, but above all it is notable for its humanity and the multiple stories and examples from experience. The first Big Picture Learning school is coming to the UK in January 2019 and reading this book will explain exactly why.