Don’t Go Back to School
Kio Stark
A handbook for anyone who wants to learn outside of traditional schooling. It provides practical advice and inspiring stories of people who have successfully pursued independent learning, offering alternatives to traditional education and empowering readers to take control of their own learning journey.
Craft in the Real World
Matthew Salesses
A challenge to accepted models of craft and workshop, this book takes craft out of some imaginary vacuum and returns it to its cultural and historical context. Race, gender, sexuality, etc. affect our lives and so must affect our fiction. Real-world context, and particularly what we do with that context, is craft.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Zaretta Hammond
Explore the neuroscience behind culturally responsive teaching and how it can unlock the potential of underperforming students. This book provides a framework for educators to create authentic engagement and rigor in the classroom, bridging the achievement gap and fostering independent learners.
Design For How People Learn
Julie Dirksen
An insightful guide to designing effective learning experiences. This book explores how people learn, retain information, and develop skills, offering practical strategies for creating engaging and motivational learning environments. Discover how to bridge the gap between knowledge and application, and empower learners to achieve their goals.
Dumbing Us Down
John Taylor Gatto
A passionate critique of modern schooling, arguing that it serves to diminish children's power and create a docile, malleable workforce. This book challenges readers to reconsider the purpose of education and explore alternative approaches that foster independence, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
Educating Esme
Esme Raji Codell
A funny, poignant, and inspiring diary of a first-year teacher's experiences in the Chicago public school system. Follow Esme as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of the classroom, offering a raw and honest look at the realities of teaching.
I’m Still Here
Austin Channing Brown
In 'I'm Still Here,' Austin Channing Brown shares her experiences growing up as a black girl in a predominantly white area and navigating predominantly white spaces as an adult. With raw honesty and passion, she addresses issues of racism, white fragility, and the challenges of maintaining black dignity in a world designed for whiteness. This memoir is a powerful call for racial justice and a celebration of blackness.
Letters to a Law Student
Nicholas J. McBride
A series of letters offering advice to a prospective and current law student, Alex, on various aspects of studying law, from choosing a university to writing essays and preparing for exams. It provides insights into the challenges and skills required for success in law school and beyond.