About the book
At once \"a pop culture phenomenon\" (Publishers Weekly) and \"screamingly funny\" (Booklist), Educating Esmé \"should be read by anyone who's interested in the future of public education\" (Boston Phoenix Literary Section).
A must-read for parents, new teachers, and classroom veterans, Educating Esmé is the exuberant diary of Esmé Raji Codell’s first year teaching in a Chicago public school. Fresh-mouthed and free-spirited, the irrepressible Madame Esmé—as she prefers to be called—does the cha-cha during multiplication tables, roller-skates down the hallways, and puts on rousing performances with at-risk students in the library. Her diary opens a window into a real-life classroom from a teacher’s perspective. While battling bureaucrats, gang members, abusive parents, and her own insecurities, this gifted young woman reveals what it takes to be an exceptional teacher.
Heroine to thousands of parents and educators, Esmé now shares more of her ingenious and yet down-to-earth approaches to the classroom in a supplementary guide to help new teachers hit the ground running. As relevant and iconoclastic as when it was first published, Educating Esmé is a classic, as is Madame Esmé herself.
Editions of Educating Esmé
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781565129351
- EBook
- ISBN 9781565129719
Read an Excerpt
At once \"a pop culture phenomenon\" (Publishers Weekly) and \"screamingly funny\" (Booklist), Educating Esmé \"should be read by anyone who's interested in the future of public education\" (Boston Phoenix Literary Section).
A must-read for parents, new teachers, and classroom veterans, Educating Esmé is the exuberant diary of Esmé Raji Codell’s first year teaching in a Chicago public school. Fresh-mouthed and free-spirited, the irrepressible Madame Esmé—as she prefers to be called—does the cha-cha during multiplication tables, roller-skates down the hallways, and puts on rousing performances with at-risk students in the library. Her diary opens a window into a real-life classroom from a teacher’s perspective. While battling bureaucrats, gang members, abusive parents, and her own insecurities, this gifted young woman reveals what it takes to be an exceptional teacher.
Heroine to thousands of parents and educators, Esmé now shares more of her ingenious and yet down-to-earth approaches to the classroom in a supplementary guide to help new teachers hit the ground running. As relevant and iconoclastic as when it was first published, Educating Esmé is a classic, as is Madame Esmé herself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Educating Esmé about?
At once \"a pop culture phenomenon\" (Publishers Weekly) and \"screamingly funny\" (Booklist), Educating Esmé \"should be read by anyone who's interested in the future of public education\" (Boston Phoenix Literary Section).
A must-read for parents, new teachers, and classroom veterans, Educating Esmé is the exuberant diary of Esmé Raji Codell’s first year teaching in a Chicago public school. Fresh-mouthed and free-spirited, the irrepressible Madame Esmé—as she prefers to be called—does the cha-cha during multiplication tables, roller-skates down the hallways, and puts on rousing performances with at-risk students in the library. Her diary opens a window into a real-life classroom from a teacher’s perspective. While battling bureaucrats, gang members, abusive parents, and her own insecurities, this gifted young woman reveals what it takes to be an exceptional teacher.
Heroine to thousands of parents and educators, Esmé now shares more of her ingenious and yet down-to-earth approaches to the classroom in a supplementary guide to help new teachers hit the ground running. As relevant and iconoclastic as when it was first published, Educating Esmé is a classic, as is Madame Esmé herself.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Educating Esmé?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of Educating Esmé?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781565129351
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Educating Esmé?
Esmé Raji Codell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Educating Esmé is available as paperback(ISBN 9781565129351) and ebook(ISBN 9781565129719)
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