Getting Schooled: The Reeducation of an American Teacher

from fundevogel

For whatever reason when I requested this book I had it in my head that this would be a critical/academic look at the theory, practice, strengths and follies of the American education system.  I don't exactly know why I expected that other than that was the most interesting book I could project f...

from BobBixby

This is a memoir. A memoir with insight. To think of it as much more would cause disappointment to the reader. To accept it as it is will guarantee delight. I thoroughly enjoyed it. At times Keizer was pedantic and nerdy, but what else would one expect from a teacher? There was such a human cockt...

from benruth

I wanted to love this book. I am a tailor-made audience for this type of book, having devoured just about every teaching memoir I can get my hands on (though I am not a teacher). And OK, this was not a BAD book...I didn't have to struggle to finish it. But it's not a teaching memoir for those who...

from sincostani

I've never worked as an educator like many of the other reviewers, but I am curious about issues in education and so read this book with interest. My overarching impression during reading this book was that Mr. Keizer really hates his job as a teacher. Unlike many people who hate their job, howev...

from debnance

Keizer is my brother in education. He, like me, started teaching long, long ago. He, like me, is a hearty proponent of a rigorous education. He, like me, left education for many years to pursue other things. He, like me, returned to education after a long hiatus to find things had both changed an...