BOOK BRIEF

Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56

Rafe Esquith
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Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

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Rafe Esquith

Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 1990s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56 by Rafe Esquith explores innovative teaching strategies through the experiences of an educator in a Los Angeles elementary classroom. The book highlights techniques for engaging students, fostering a love of learning, and overcoming educational challenges, offering practical insights for educators in diverse settings.

Inspirational

Informative

Heartwarming

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,478 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire by Rafe Esquith receives praise for its inspirational and practical teaching methods. Readers appreciate Esquith's passion and innovative strategies for engaging students. However, some criticize the lack of focus on systemic educational challenges. Overall, the book is valued for offering real-world techniques to enhance classroom learning.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56?

A reader who enjoys Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire is likely passionate about innovative education, inspiring teaching stories, and practical classroom strategies. Similar to The Freedom Writers Diary, it appeals to educators, parents, and anyone interested in transformative teaching methods.

4.2

6,478 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 1990s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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