This book was written during a time of growing upheaval and disagreement about how America should educate its students, particularly those who are poor, diverse, and failing school. Dominant educational research, newspapers, and popular movies such as Waiting for Superman continually fuel public debates about whether our 21st century schools provide justice for all, decrease the achievement gap, and leave no child behind. However, even though one of teachers greatest concerns and why many leave the profession, classroom discipline is rarely brought to the forefront of discussion. As a result,...

This book was written during a time of growing upheaval and disagreement about how America should educate its students, particularly those who are poor, diverse, and failing school. Dominant educational research, newspapers, and popular movies such as Waiting for Superman continually fuel public debates about whether our 21st century schools provide justice for all, decrease the achievement gap, and leave no child behind. However, even though one of teachers greatest concerns and why many leave the profession, classroom discipline is rarely brought to the forefront of discussion. As a result,...