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The Essential 55

An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child

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The Essential 55

By: Ron Clark
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If there were a code you could learn that would lead you to become a great teacher (of students, of your children, or of any young person in your life) wouldn't you want to learn it? The Essential 55 is a collection of the amazingly effective rules that Ron Clark used to become an extraordinary teacher. Through trial and error, this teacher has distilled 55 ideas that have helped him take apathetic students in some of the country's most challenging areas and transform them into award-winning scholars.

Covering all aspects of life, from the classroom to the world, from human interactions to the most frightening of all, cafeteria and bathroom manners, Ron Clark shows that with determination, discipline and regular rewards, the children you stick by will be the children you eventually admire.

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Critic reviews

"This book is a definite winner...Clark's slim but valuable volume will make a welcome addition to any teacher's library." (Publishers Weekly)

"Clark's book is a handy blueprint for parents who want to equip their elementary- and middle-school children." (Time)

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Refreshing

Coming from a college student who really struggled to connect with their learning experience, this was a refreshing take on education. It’s great to know there are teachers out their looking for way to connect with their students and teach them lessons that will last a lifetime!

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Practical Information for Teachers

I loved every part of this book! It was a fast and easy read. Awesome!

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Wonderful book

I love this book for our kids. Performance was Great!! enthusiasm great advice to live life. 100% recommend for everyone!! A lot of adults also need this advice 👏🏼👏🏼

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Love!

I hsvd read this book in person and love it. I Sakai appreciate how authentic it is and that he makes a point in there to personalize rules for your own tolerance.

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worthy

Amazing teacher and great life lessons. Worth listening to every year as a reminder. carpe diem!

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Good book, but...

I thought it was overall a good book but not really realistic for many teachers to implement. (It takes a special personality to pull it off.)

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Inspiring

Listening to this audio book has added inspiration to what kind of educator I would like to be when I graduate and enter the world of teaching! Many of the rules Ron states are common sense but I must admit they really are important aspects to instill among students. The story's were incredible, the rules were insightful, and I feel I can gain better management of a classroom by taking these rules into account. Overall I must applaud this audiobook along with Ron Clark's enthusiastic reading that is captivating as well as inspiring!

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Motivating

I loved the way this material was easy to follow and how much I could relate to Mr Clark. A must read for teachers who want to grow their children and themselves. Thank you so much for the opportunity to listen to it here on audible.

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Inspired and motivated

I love Ron Clark! So inspirational and an amazing storyteller! This is a must read for all teachers.

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Timeless information!

Loved this audible book! Still essential information and instruction for 2023! Highly recommend for kids, teens, and adults.

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