Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781948334044)

In Pursuit of Learning That Lasts . .

This genre-busting book captures the heart, mind, and hope of education like no other. Through a series of interwoven stories, award-winning educator and principal Brad Gustafson reminds us of what we've known all along: Children are more than numbers, and we are called to teach and reach them accordingly.

Reclaiming Our Calling will empower you to . . .

• Talk about learning that lasts in tangible terms

• Teach on behalf of the whole learner by tapping into their strengths

• Take steps toward meaningful change regardless of your role

• Understand and lead with the 4 Passions of the Profession and invite others to do the same

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" . . . an inspiring call to action."
--John R. Ryan, president and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership

" . . . powerful classroom stories, reflective-thinking opportunities, and practical strategies."
--Donalyn Miller, author and literacy advocate

" . . . a great resource for teachers to get back to the core of great teaching and learning."
--Josh Stumpenhorst, teacher, librarian, author, and speaker

"Reclaiming Our Calling is a gift to all educators."
--Jessica Cabeen, author, speaker, and nationally distinguished principal

" . . . it's a message many educators badly need right now."
--Peter DeWitt, EdD, author/consultant, Finding Common Ground blog (Education Week)

" . . . a physical manifestation of the heart and soul of education."
--Dr. Tony Sinanis, educator, author, and speaker

" . . . a rallying cry for all educators . . . and policy makers should take notice."
--Gov. Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former governor of West Virginia