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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: And an Address to the Teachers of Common Schools in the State of Vermont; Original Published by: Messenger Print in 1845 in 37 pages; Subjects: Education; Education / General; Education / Administration / General; Education / Aims ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (9)

I loved this book.
I think I had it for two days after finishing it before I thrust it into someone else's hands telling them how amazing it is.
The story, the writing, the information.A beautiful book that while highlighting what I feel is one of the most important yet MOST underrated, or simply unknown, pieces of the puzzle that are the lives and 'education' of children and young adults, did not feel like another system or ideal being intellectualized for smart philosophers while listing all the things wrong with today's schools and teachers(!) And I have enjoyed those books also.These are real flesh and blood stories of transformation, showing us what is risked and what is won.And what is lost!It is something so simple.Yet is so rare to find these teacher's, who sincerely believe in, and sincerely LIKE their students.And not afraid to express it.Even when it seems there is nothing being offered to like.These are the people who can call you on your B.S. without it being about them and their own agenda.And it can be heard because there is always respect.We all need people like that in our lives.How do you give guidance while still empowering someone?I think this books shows just that.
Tal Birdsey gives us a real life example of what can happen when we do not settle for anything less than great from each other, even when we are ready to settle ourselves.

I highly recommend this book.For teachers, parents, anyone who has ever been 13.I was completely inspired and left with a sense of "I could DO this!", in my own way.Which is exactly the kind of support I need. Thank you Tal!

Teaching & Learning with Soul
With profound elegance, soul, and odds-defying conviction, Birdsey makes a compelling case why there can be no "formula", "standard", or set "curriculum" in the quest to discover one's true voice and persona.This is a joyous undertaking and journey that shows us all that the most meaningful discoveries are messy, unpredictable, occassionally maddening, but ultimately beautiful and triumphant assertions.

"...Great, great book..."
"A ROOM FOR LEARNING is a great, great book, a marvelous depiction of the way it's 'spozed to be, of a school true to itself, of students true to themselves, all because of a great teacher and writer who risked it all to be true to himself. If Thoreau had started a school, this is the book he would have written."
--Bernie Schein, author of If Holden Caulfield Were in My Classroom

Education is alive and well
Having been lucky enough to know what a fine writer Tal Birdsey is, I knew that this book would have moment upon moment of gorgeous and powerfullanguage, but what I did not expect was the narrative thrust of his story.The book begins with an idea:Birdsey wants to start a school; the only problem for this teacher who has not taught for several years, is that he has no school and no students.He collects a small group of young adolescents and finds a place to have school, and from there the story is set in motion.Birdsey unleashes his unconventional teaching on a motley group of awkward and brilliant and courageous teenagers, by turns challenging and loving them into creatingthat most mysterious and powerful thing-- a community.You come to know the kids as Birdsey deftly brings them to life, each with his or her own struggle, with his or her own triumph.The community, the school, they create is original, idiosyncratic, enlivening, and inspirational. It's a work of art, as is the book.I couldn't put it down...not something you usually hear about a book on education.I recommend it to anyone interested in education or the growth and development of young people.

A Two Haiku View
A different road,
Questions, always questioning,
Who am I, are we?

Pause for a moment:
Doubt, then curiosity,
Try another path.


Renpu Nagaram
North Branch School Non-resident monk ... Read more

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Schools can change, they do change, and they will change, if you have the right tools to initiate these changes. This second edition supplies the reader with updated insights into how to better educate today's youths. ... Read more

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Chapters: Vermont Law School, Pace University School of Law, Lewis ... Read more