I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids

by Kyle Schwartz

Overview

One day, third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to fill-in-the-blank in this sentence: "I wish my teacher knew _____." The results astounded her. Some answers were humorous, others were heartbreaking-all were profoundly moving and enlightening. The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realities their students face in order to create an open, safe and supportive place in the classroom. When Schwartz shared her experience online, #IWishMyTeacherKnew became an immediate worldwide viral phenomenon. Schwartz's book tells the story of #IWishMyTeacherKnew, including many students' emotional and insightful responses, and ultimately provides an invaluable guide for teachers, parents, and communities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738219141
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	07/12/2016
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	38,466
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

  Kyle Schwartz is a third-grade teacher. She lives in Denver, Colorado.
@kylemschwartz

Editorial Reviews

★ 07/01/2016
Schwartz, a Colorado third grade teacher, asked her students to complete the sentence, "I wish my teacher knew…." Sharing the profound events that shaped her pupils' lives, both online and now in this book, allowed the author to show how easy it is to bring teachers and students together to build a stronger classroom community. Addressing issues of poverty, grief, trauma, family makeup, character development, and self-efficacy, Schwartz demonstrates how significantly these events can impact learning. Supported with a sound research base, each topic is outlined and leads to concrete solutions that teachers can implement. Realizing that it is every teacher's responsibility to establish the kind of caring environment that allows children to thrive, the author proposes ideas that vary from changing the language we use to creating rituals that form community. A real passion for the kinds of teaching that better the lives of students is evident in Schwartz's every word, and her compassion and caring is contagious, making this book accessible to a wide range of readers. VERDICT For teachers who want to build strong relationships with their students and need a mentor to help guide through the process.—Rachel Wadham, Brigham Young Univ. Libs., Provo, UT

Library Journal

"A real passion for the kinds of teaching that better the lives of students is evident in Schwartz's every word, and her compassion and caring is contagious, making this book accessible to a wide range of readers." —Library Journal Starred Review

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