Lives on the Boundary: A Moving Account of the Struggles and Achievements of America's Educationally Un...

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Mike Rose

Lives on the Boundary

A Moving Account of the Struggles and Achievements of America's Educationally Un derprepared...

Mike Rose

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Penguin Books
01 August 2005

Philosophy & theory of education; Health & Self-Help

The award-winning account of how America's educational system fails it students and what can be done about it

Remedial, illiterate, intellectually deficient—these are the stigmas that define America’s educationally underprepared. Having grown up poor and been labeled this way, nationally acclaimed educator and author Mike Rose takes us into classrooms and communities to reveal what really lies behind the labels and test scores. With rich detail, Rose demonstrates innovative methods to initiate “problem” students into the world of language, literature, and written expression. This book challenges educators, policymakers, and parents to re-examine their assumptions about the capacities of a wide range of students.

Already a classic, Lives on the Boundary offers a truly democratic vision, one that should be heeded by anyone concerned with America’s future.

""A mirror to the many lacking perfect grammar and spelling who may see their dreams translated into reality after all."" -Los Angeles Times Book Review

""Vividly written . . . tears apart all of society's prejudices about the academic abilities of the underprivileged."" -New York Times

By: Mike Rose
Imprint: Penguin Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 205g
ISBN: 9780143035466
ISBN 10: 0143035460
Pages: 269
Publication Date: 01 August 2005
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Preface Acknowledgments 1. Our Schools and Our Children 2. ""I Just Wanna Be Average"" 3. Entering the Conversation 4. The Poem Is a Substitute for Love 5. Literate Stirrings 6. Reclaiming the Classroom 7. The Politics of Remediation 8. Crossing Boundaries Epilogue: Lilia Afterword Notes Bibliography"

Reviews for Lives on the Boundary: A Moving Account of the Struggles and Achievements of America's Educationally Un derprepared

"""A mirror to the many lacking perfect grammar and spelling who may see their dreams translated into reality after all."" -Los Angeles Times Book Review ""Vividly written . . . tears apart all of society's prejudices about the academic abilities of the underprivileged."" -New York Times"