Marva Collins embodies all that is meant by that hallowed word. . .teacher. She gives of herself tirelessly so that those whose minds are supple may grasp knowl
Presents the philosophy and methods used at Chicago's Westside Preparatory School to achieve student success, featuring poems and essays by students and teacher
About the Book ‘Two classrooms in this school double up as a night hostel for students whose parents migrate seasonally so that they do not miss school.’ Fo
Creating ExtraOrdinary Teachers helps teachers identify and evaluate their unique profile of leadership skills and demonstrates the strategic use and developmen
It was Marva Collins' attitude that made children learn. It was her constant "You can do it, "that convinced her students there wasn't anything they could not d