Stupidity and Tears

Rating:
Summary: Previous reviewer reasonably unhappy
Review: I understand perhaps why the previous reveiwer was unhappy about this new book. Although I am relatively new to Kohl, this book is somewhat repetitious. It feels more like an overview of some of Kohl's work in schools, with some noticeable development of his critical ideas. Kohl details his ideas about stupidity in the current public school system (related to his idea of "not-learning" in "I Won't Learn from You") and he has some pretty strong words for special education programs and the flood of ADD/ADHD "cases" in our schools. It's a good book, definitely worth a read; however, if you know Kohl's work intimately, you might be happier borrowing it from the library instead of shelling out $20.

Rating:
Summary: This book revitalized my energy for teaching
Review: This book highlighted many of the frustrations I have with the school as an institution, both in my teaching program as a pre-service teacher and in my experiences of working with students in secondary schools. Don't be fooled: Kohl's is not a message of hopelessness, but one of endurance.

Rating:
Summary: what a waste
Review: what a waste! very trite, rather like sitting in a freshman education college classroom! seems like after 40 years we could have something "real world" schoolwise, to think about from h.k. his earlier books were much more insightful and had greater depth. in fact, i bought this book on the authors "name" alone....i will never do that again!!!