Table of Contents

Introduction: Getting in the Game

Part 1: Teaching Stance

1. Classrooms to Linger In: Teaching Stance

  • Strategy 1 Live the Belief That Students Can “Grow Smartness” 
  • Strategy 2 Ferociously Commit to Students’ Potential 
  • Strategy 3 Maintain a Passion for Students as Intellectuals

2. Teaching Stance Daily

Part 2: The Nature of the Work

3. Work That at Matters over Time

  • Strategy 4 Make the Work Call for Academic Press 
  • Strategy 5 Provide Work That Is Transformative 
  • Strategy 6 Ground the Work in Authenticity

4. Work That Matters Daily

Part 3: Student Access

5. Opening Up the Access to the Tough Work

  • Strategy 7 Create a Caring Classroom Community of Learners 
  • Strategy 8 Check in to Move Forward 
  • Strategy 9 Build Autonomy Through Choice

6. Student Access Daily

Conclusion: Growing Impatient