And Still We Rise - The Trials and Triumphs of Twelve Gifted Inner city High School

Seasoned journalist, Miles Corwin spent a year in the classroom with the members of the only gifted magnet program in South-Central Los Angeles. A remarkable group of young scholars, these seniors have managed to excel despite the often volatile environment in which they live. And Still We Rise is a moving chronicle of their courage, achievements, strength, and resilient spirit-their personal crises, setbacks, catastrophes, and triumphs-over an unforgettable school year. In addition, it is a fascinating depiction of the clash between two teachers: Toni Little, an inspiring but unpredictable white educator with a passion for great literature, and Anita 'Mama' Moultrie, an outspoken black teacher whose afrocentric teaching style differs dramatically from Little's traditional approach. But ultimately, it is these exceptional students-a group of talented, lively, and determined young men and women-who will remain with readers long after they finish the book.

Product details

• Authors: Miles Corwin
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.04.2000
• EAN: 9780380976508
• ISBN: 978-0-380-97650-8
• No. of pages: 432
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 34 mm
• Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE: Sociology / Urban, EDUCATION: History, PSYCHOLOGY: History, PSYCHOLOGY: Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY: Developmental / Child, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Minority Studies, PSYCHOLOGY: Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATION: SECONDARY, PSYCHOLOGY: Developmental / Adolescent, EDUCATION: IN THE CLASSROOM, HEALTH & FITNESS: Children & Adolescents