These books are mostly written by teachers for teachers. They range form the latest research on students, teachers talking about overcoming inequality to help students learn, and great techniques every teacher can use in their classroom. 1. Other People’s Children by Lisa Delpit Why it’s worth the read: According to Lisa Delpit, teachers and students have to understand one other for classrooms to succeed. Delpit analyzes the cultural differences between teachers and students and provides some insight as to how teachers can leave cultural baggage at the door to really support students’ needs. Delpit’s follow-up book, Multiplication Is For White People, further expands on Other People’s Children, analyzing the effect of the education reform movement on schools. 2. Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol Why it’s worth the read: It provides a shocking look into just how unequal school can be for students living in different ZIP codes. Kozol shows that even resources and opp...
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