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I Wish My Teacher Knew

How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids

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I Wish My Teacher Knew

By: Kyle Schwartz
Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
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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.

©2016 Kyle Schwartz (P)2017 Tantor
Children's Studies Education Relationships Social Sciences
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"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 listeners." ( Library Journal)
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After ten years of teaching and having training in RJ, SEL, and PBIS, this book has delivered more helpful concepts to stay on point with my students each year. I probably will revisit this book each school year.

A gift from my job that keeps on giving

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Every aspiring educator should be required to read (or listen to) this book. I used it for a book study and truly enjoyed it. Easy listen.

Should be required reading!

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I laughed. I cried. I learned. I connected. I feel empowered.

This book gave me so many things to think about, reinforced the things that I'm doing right or well, and pushed me to do even more with my kiddos. I do not think I've ever read a book that has given me more to think about in regards to individual yet simple ways to reach my students. I cannot wait to ask my students "I wish my teacher knew...." this school year!

An Absolute Teaching Must...

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Every teacher should read this book, and if they do not feel additional empathy. They need a new career. Please read!

Great message!

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I'm not a teacher but this was a great read. I took away some key parenting tools,. If you are an educator than you should read this book. It is a guide to great teaching and it's also enjoyable.

Exceptional reading for all teachers and professor

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there are some useful ideas in this book. i may try implement them before summer.

great resource for teachers

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Love the importance to know your students. This will be a great lesson to do in class.

I wish my teacher new

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Loved the content, the narrator was hard to listen to though. This gave me good perspective on what my kids go through.

Poor narrator

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I enjoyed the concept behind the story "I wish my teacher knew " as well as the thoughts and ideas that evolved as a result of the original concept!

Great content and narrator!

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Not worth the time to read. Very little time actually spent on "What I wish my teacher knew", and more time talking about stats and studies. Title quite misleading.

Not worth the time

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