"The
definitive account of a remarkable--and remarkably successful--long
term program for educating all young persons. James Comer
is one of the sanest and wisest educators of our time."
-Howard Gardner, author of Changing Minds and Intelligence
Reframed
"This
book is a brilliant discussion on how to provide African
American and minority children with the quality of public
education that they deserve."
-Reginald Weaver, President, The National Education Association
"Dr.
Comer has given us a fascinating account--based on his own
life experiences and on a life of dedicated work--of how
children learn, and of how important child development is
in facilitating learning. Those of us inclined to focus
on test scores and cognitive outcomes will benefit greatly
from this reminder of how crucial it is that children acquire
the confidence, coping skills, and mindset needed for success
in school and in life."
-William G. Bowen, President, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
"[Comer]
has put the people back in education. He has strengthened
the social/interpersonal components of education together
with the cognitive. He draws on research in child development
as well as education, involves families and communities
constructively in the educational enterprise, and brings
hope for a better future where despair has prevailed before.
This book is a fascinating, clear, cogent account of a great
educational advance."
-David Hamburg, President Emeritus, Carnegie Corporation
of New York
"There
is no one who better understands both the powerful learning
potential of children and young people and how we adults
can help them step onto the path of achievement."
-Marc Morial, National Urban League
"'It
often takes courage to protect the little ones,' Dr. Comer
writes. Jim Comer and thousands of participants in his School
Development Program display such courage, and this persuasive
book should help their numbers increase."
-Theodore R. Sizer, University Professor Emeritus, Brown
University
"An
important and timely book, one which will resonate deeply
with parents and teachers."
-Maurice Elias, Rutgers University and the Collaborative
for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
"A
very interesting and valuable book that argues for educational
and societal commitment to the nurturing of child development."
-Marvin Berkowitz, Sanford N. McDonnell Professor of Character
Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
"Comer is one of the leading lights in education today.
This book is highly readable and engrossing. I greatly enjoyed
reading it. Anyone interested in education has a lot to
learn from the book. I would recommend it to anyone."
-Robert Sternberg, Professor of Psychology and Education,
Yale University
"This
is a clear, passionate perspective on the need for real
educational reform beyond empty slogans."
-September 1 Issue of ALA Booklist
