{"id":253,"date":"2016-04-11T18:47:59","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T18:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abcte.org\/blog\/?p=253"},"modified":"2019-10-18T15:57:17","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T15:57:17","slug":"10-books-every-teacher-should-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/10-books-every-teacher-should-read\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Books Every Teacher Should Read"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Both new and experienced educators often try to learn more about their profession in order to improve classroom management and student engagement. But with millions of books written on education, where can a teacher start?<\/p>\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Teachers\/comments\/4dlta9\/what_books_should_every_teacher_own\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> recent thread on Reddit frequented by teachers<\/a> asked, \u201cWhat books should every teacher read?\u201d The answers from educators were varied, but several books were mentioned repeatedly, with further recommendations from others.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we\u2019ve highlighted 10 books that every teacher should read. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/antwaunsargent\/books-that-will-make-you-a-better-teacher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more book recommendations here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-Teaching-Ideas-Simple-Rules\/dp\/1405873264\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399980&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=The+Art+of+Teaching%3A+Big+Ideas%2C+Simple+Rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Art of Teaching: Big Ideas, Simple Rules<\/a> by Alan Haigh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Art-Teaching-Ideas-Simple\/dp\/1405873264\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/the-art-of-teaching-cover.jpg\" alt=\"the art of teaching cover\" width=\"319\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/the-art-of-teaching-cover.jpg 319w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/the-art-of-teaching-cover-191x300.jpg 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe curriculum is UK-centric but it&#8217;s broken down into bite-sized chunks and the classroom management section was and is a great inspiration for me.\u201d \u2013 RandomActPG<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pedagogy-Oppressed-Anniversary-Paulo-Freire\/dp\/0826412769\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399961&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Pedagogy+of+the+Oppressed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pedagogy of the Oppressed<\/a> by Paulo Freire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pedagogy-Oppressed-Paulo-Freire\/dp\/0826406114\/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399232&amp;sr=1-2-fkmr2&amp;keywords=Pedagogy+of+the+Oppressed+by+Paula+Freire\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-cover.jpg\" alt=\"pedagogy of the oppressed cover\" width=\"315\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-cover.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-cover-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cPedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire is a book I return to at least once a year. It keeps me reminded of why I do this job and why it&#8217;s important, and I always find some important reflection on my practice comes from it.\u201d &#8211; SimonHarrisTD<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Framework-Understanding-Poverty-Cognitive-Approach\/dp\/1938248015\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399942&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=A+Framework+for+Understanding+Poverty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Framework for Understanding Poverty<\/a> by Ruby Payne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Framework-Understanding-Poverty-Cognitive-Approach\/dp\/1938248015\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399330&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Understanding+Poverty+by+Ruby+Payne\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/framework-for-understanding-poverty.png\" alt=\"framework for understanding poverty\" width=\"376\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/framework-for-understanding-poverty.png 376w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/framework-for-understanding-poverty-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe single most insightful book I read on the subject.\u201d \u2013 bobadil78<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Be-Pack-Leader-Cesars-Transform\/dp\/0307381676\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399924&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Be+the+Pack+Leader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Be the Pack Leader<\/a> by Cesar Millan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Be-Pack-Leader-Cesars-Transform\/dp\/0307381676\/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399456&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=cesar+millan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/be-the-pack-leader-cover.jpg\" alt=\"be the pack leader cover\" width=\"314\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/be-the-pack-leader-cover.jpg 314w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/be-the-pack-leader-cover-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m actually being serious\u2026useful guide for classroom management.\u201d \u2013 Charlemagne920<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-War-Sun-Tzu\/dp\/1599869772\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399902&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=The+Art+of+War\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Art of War<\/a> by Sun Tzu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-War-Sun-Tzu\/dp\/1599869772\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399543&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=The+Art+of+War+by+Sun+Tzu\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/the-art-of-war.jpg\" alt=\"the art of war\" width=\"333\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/the-art-of-war.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/the-art-of-war-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy classmates thought it has nothing to do with teaching. You can relate so much to the classroom.\u201d \u2013 Reach-n-Teach<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Teach-Like-Your-Hairs-Fire\/dp\/0143112864\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399880&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Teach+Like+Your+Hair+is+on+Fire%3A+The+Methods+and+Madness+Inside+Room+56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teach Like Your Hair is on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56<\/a> by Rafe Esquith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Teach-Like-Your-Hairs-Fire\/dp\/0143112864\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399604&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Teach+Like+Your+Hair+is+on+Fire+by+Rafe+Esquith\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/teach-like-your-hair-is-on-fire-cover.jpg\" alt=\"teach like your hair is on fire cover\" width=\"326\" height=\"499\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMore so than any book I&#8217;ve read, I value the lessons and experiences of my peer teachers. I was fortunate to work as a sub and as a full time teaching assistant in the years leading up to my current job, and my most valuable guidance comes from the real, relatable stories of people who work with the kids I know teaching the curriculum that I&#8217;ll be teaching, and have firsthand experience with the external conditions in my area that may affect learning.\u201d &#8211; coreyshep<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beyond-Bake-Sale-Essential-Partnerships\/dp\/1565848888\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399858&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=beyond+the+bake+sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family\/School Partnerships<\/a> by Anne T. Henderson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beyond-Bake-Sale-Essential-Partnerships\/dp\/1565848888\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460398800&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=beyond+the+bakesale+karen+mapp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/beyond-the-bake-sale-cover.jpg\" alt=\"beyond the bake sale cover\" width=\"260\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/beyond-the-bake-sale-cover.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/beyond-the-bake-sale-cover-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u201c(Suggested) for the too often neglected family engagement component in education.\u201d \u2013 Carl_Schmitt<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Savage-Inequalities-Children-Americas-Schools\/dp\/0770435688\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399761&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Savage+Inequalities+by+Jonathan+Kozol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Savage Inequalities: Children in America&#8217;s Schools<\/a> by Jonathan Kozol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Savage-Inequalities-Children-Americas-Schools\/dp\/0770435688\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460399761&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Savage+Inequalities+by+Jonathan+Kozol\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/savage-inequalities-cover.jpg\" alt=\"savage inequalities cover\" width=\"303\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/savage-inequalities-cover.jpg 303w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/savage-inequalities-cover-191x300.jpg 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI came hear to say this\u2026Savage Inequalities is one of the most important books written in the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century.\u201d &#8211; futureformerteacher<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dumbing-Down-Curriculum-Compulsory-Anniversary\/dp\/0865714487\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460400022&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Dumbing+Us+Down+by+John+Taylor+Gatto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling<\/a> by John Taylor Gatto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dumbing-Down-Curriculum-Compulsory-Anniversary\/dp\/0865714487\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460400022&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Dumbing+Us+Down+by+John+Taylor+Gatto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DumbingUsDown_Gatto.jpg\" alt=\"DumbingUsDown_Gatto\" width=\"331\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DumbingUsDown_Gatto.jpg 331w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DumbingUsDown_Gatto-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLooking through that book often makes me question (why) I&#8217;m doing (what I do) every day.\u201d &#8211; papershivers<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Third-Graders-One-Class-Bunny\/dp\/0743272404\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460400141&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=32+Third+Graders+and+One+Class+Bunny%3A+Life+Lessons+from+Teaching+by+Phillip+Done\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny: Life Lessons from Teaching<\/a> by Phillip Done<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Third-Graders-One-Class-Bunny\/dp\/0743272404\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460400141&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=32+Third+Graders+and+One+Class+Bunny%3A+Life+Lessons+from+Teaching+by+Phillip+Done\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/32-third-graders-and-one-class-bunny-cover.jpg\" alt=\"32 third graders and one class bunny cover\" width=\"346\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/32-third-graders-and-one-class-bunny-cover.jpg 346w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/32-third-graders-and-one-class-bunny-cover-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u201c(The book is) on the lighter side. I read it every year before school starts.\u201d &#8211; ShareaCokewithMe<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Did we miss your favorite book? Let us know in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/10_Books_Teacher_Read_Pinterest.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/10_Books_Teacher_Read_Pinterest-537x1024.jpg\" alt=\"10_Books_Teacher_Read_Pinterest\" width=\"537\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/10_Books_Teacher_Read_Pinterest-537x1024.jpg 537w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/10_Books_Teacher_Read_Pinterest-157x300.jpg 157w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/10_Books_Teacher_Read_Pinterest.jpg 756w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both new and experienced educators often try to learn more about their profession in order to improve classroom management and student engagement. But with millions of books written on education, where can a teacher start? 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