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The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession

Alexandra Robbins
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The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Alexandra Robbins

The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2020s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession by Alexandra Robbins delves into the challenges and triumphs of educators in the U.S. It offers an in-depth look at the daily experiences of teachers, emphasizing their pivotal role and the systemic issues affecting their profession. The narrative weaves through personal stories, highlighting resilience and dedication amidst adversity.

Informative

Inspirational

Challenging

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,828 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession by Alexandra Robbins offers an insightful look into the challenges faced by educators. Critics praise its empathetic portrayal and thorough research, highlighting the dedication of teachers. Some find it occasionally overwhelming due to the systemic issues detailed. Overall, it serves as a compelling call to action for educational reform.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession?

Readers who appreciated Educated by Tara Westover and Teaching With Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen will find The Teachers compelling. It appeals to those interested in the challenges and triumphs of teaching, education reform, and social advocacy within America's vital but vulnerable educational system.

4.2

3,828 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2020s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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