There are so many charlatans in the world of education. They teach for a couple of years, come up with a few clever slogans, build their websites, and hit the lecture circuit. In this fast-food-society, simple solutions to complex problems are embraced far too often. We can do better. I hope that people who read this book realize that true excellence takes sacrifice, mistakes, and enormous amounts of effort. After all, there are no shortcuts. Rafe Esquith
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There are so many charlatans in the world of education.  They teach for a couple of years, come up with a few clever slogans, build their websites, and hit the lecture circuit.  In this fast-food-society, simple solutions to complex problems are embraced far too often.  We can do better.

I hope that people who read this book realize that true excellence takes sacrifice, mistakes, and enormous amounts of effort.  After all, there are no shortcuts.

Source: Teach Like Your Hairs On Fire: The Methods And Madness Inside Room 56

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