Description: About this productProduct Information"Parents and principals trying to understand what makes successful schools work ought to read Born to Rise." -- New York Times The inspiring account of Deborah Kenny's pursuit of social justice for our nation's most vulnerable children. Part memoir, part manifesto, it is a hopeful and practical exposition of what it takes to transform schools and create organizations where the staff lights up with entrepreneurial drive. Students enter Harlem Village Academies, the network of charter schools Kenny founded, several years behind grade level, but in just a few years they are transformed, ranking among the highest in the nation. How did they do it? For the first time, Kenny reveals the secret to creating a powerful workplace culture that attracts the most talented people and brings out their passion and highest performance--a culture that produces stunning student achievement results and teachers who regularly use words like "magical" to describe the workplace environment. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about children and the future of this country and for leaders who want to inspire fierce dedication in their employees.Product IdentifiersPublisherHarperCollinsISBN-100062106201ISBN-139780062106209eBay Product ID (ePID)111190428Product Key FeaturesAuthorDeborah KennyPublication NameBørn to Rise : a Story of Children and Teachers Reaching Their Highest PotentialFormatHardcoverLanguageEnglishPublication Year2012TypeTextbookNumber of Pages256 PagesDimensionsItem Length9in.Item Height0.9in.Item Width6in.Item Weight15.7 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberLa339ReviewsDeborah has created something extraordinary at Harlem Village Academies. You feel a warmth and an intellectual energy but most of all there's a passion for learning like I have never before seen at a school., Deborah Kenny's inspiring story holds powerful lessons for parents, teachers, administrators, and elected officials across the country., Born to Rise is about Deborah Kenny's ability to see greatness in every child and transform entire communities. Her journey is a passionate one and gives me goose bumps.", Harlem Village Academies is a national model of excellence. I love coming to a place where people defy expectations., This memoir of a young widow's quest to transform urban education by establishing the groundbreaking Harlem Village Academies will inspire readers everywhere., Our country needs more schools like Harlem Village Academies that have virtually closed the achievement gap with wealthier suburbs., Born to Rise is about Deborah Kenny's ability to see greatness in every child and transform entire communities. Her journey is a passionate one and gives me goose bumps., Parents and principals trying to understand what makes successful schools work ought to read Born to Rise., 'Deborah has created something extraordinary at Harlem Village Academies. You feela warmth and an intellectual energy but most of all there's a passion for learning like I have never before seen at a school.' (Hugh Jackman), "One woman's tragedy turns into triumph for hundreds of Harlem schoolchildren in Kenny's personal and professional memoir… the anecdotes of successful teachers (Kenny's "rock stars") at work and students whose lives were truly turned around by her work prove persuasive and uplifting.", 'A visionary educator? Deborah Kenny set out to radically reinvision public school education?(O magazine), I forgive Deborah Kenny for writing an interesting book, Born to Rise, for her misinformed - even slanderous - claims about the impact of unions…. it's a very good book to read-useful, informative and inspiring.… her educational values are close to mine., 'Deborah has created something extraordinary at Harlem Village Academies. You feela warmth and an intellectual energy but most of all there's a passion for learning like I have never before seen at a school.' ( Hugh Jackman )Copyright Date2012Target AudienceTradeTopicUrban, Administration / Elementary & Secondary, Children's Studies, Personal Memoirs, General, Administration / School Superintendents & Principals, Sociology / UrbanLccn2014-397149Dewey Decimal371.01097471Dewey Edition23IllustratedYesGenreBiography & Autobiography, Education, Social Science
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Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Born to Rise : a Story of Children and Teachers Reaching Their Highest Potential
Publisher: HarperCollins
Subject: Administration / Elementary & Secondary, Urban, Children's Studies, Personal Memoirs, General, Administration / School Superintendents & Principals, Sociology / Urban
Publication Year: 2012
Item Height: 0.9 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 15.7 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Subject Area: Social Science, Education, Biography & Autobiography
Author: Deborah Kenny
Item Width: 6.3 in
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