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One Day, All Children...: The Unlikely Triumph Of Teach For America And What I Learned Along The Way Paperback – April 1, 2003

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5.0 out of 5 starsInspiring!
By MM on April 21, 2001
Format: Hardcover
Telling the autobiographical account of herself as a naive college student launching a movement, Wendy Kopp offers detailed explanations of her mistakes and personal follies along the way, giving the book an unusual honesty and character. It's an excellent case study of building a large non-profit organization, but it's also a moving story of powerful determination. The book becomes a real gem when it tells inspiring personal accounts of the teachers within her corps. By the end, you realize (or at least I did) that her vision may actually be a possible reality: That "One day, ALL children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education." A must-read for those (even remotely) interested in improving educational equality in this country.
(FYI, all proceeds from the book go directly to Teach For America to attain classroom resources for its corps members!)
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn inspirational short read
By A Customer on September 19, 2002
Format: Hardcover
In less than 200 pages, Ms. Kopp details every step she took in establishing Teach for America, the national teaching corps for recent college graduates. Chapters 1-9 are a primer for fundraising techniques, non-profit organizational set-up and strong management skills. But, Chapter 10, the most interesting by far, is a lengthy description on what makes good educators. You may be inspired enough to join in the efforts in ensuring excellent education for all children in this great nation of ours.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMust Read for Educators and Change Agents
By Bill Coplin on May 22, 2001
Format: Hardcover
Wendy Kopp's book is must reading for anyone concerned about the poor performance of disadvantaged students in too many of our schools. As the founder of Teach for America, Ms. Kopp started an organization that has led the way in bringing new people and new solutions to our schools. This experience has given her insights into what must be done to change our schools and is therefore a straightforward, entertaining and above all positive approach to educational reform. It peddles no particular curriculum or even pedagogical approach.
The book is not just instructive for those concerned about education. It should also be required reading for anyone in the nonprofit sector who wants to improve an existing organization or start a new one. It tells how Ms. Kopp as a college senior transformed her senior thesis at Princeton into a movement for educational reform throughout the United States. Would-be do-gooders who want to help make some part of the American Dream a reality for others can learn from this model of commitment, leadership and intelligence. The book is not a puff piece about the success of the TFA, but a detailed account about the false starts and many mistakes made by Ms. Kopp that can hopefully help others to avoid. This book is about how to be an effective change agent in a world that needs thousands more like her.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn Idea Acted Upon....
By K. Johnson VINE VOICE on July 20, 2002
Format: Hardcover
One person, and idea, and a difference. Wendy Kopp detailed the relentless cycle of securing grant money to meet payroll to keep the organization afloat. Often the life of this organization was within days of sinking, but alas, the golden check was cleared. She is a very gifted networker, who managed a large organization without management experience until she handed over the operational reigns to those who knew what was going on. This account is from the perspective of the person who created the organization and ran it, so this should be taken into account. Their was heavy emphasis on recruiting graduates from Ivy League universities, which is good, because the students they would be teaching almost never have access to teachers with Ivy League educations and exposure. Those not in the Ivy Leagues seemed to not have a shot, although they could have made a significant impact. The reason why Teach For America exists in the first place in my opinion, is because the monopolistic public school system is an outright systematic, bureaucratic disaster today. TFA is a needed action, but also puts a band-aid on a bullet wound that is bleeding like a sieve. Recommended to young, new teachers, that are still idealistic and haven't become cynical, burned out, or moribund yet because of politics, administrators, and idiotic school policies.
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5.0 out of 5 starsInspiring, interesting, quick read
By Carl A. Redman on February 17, 2002
Format: Hardcover
Like the rest of the world, I was profoundly touched by the heroics of the New York police and firefighters during and after the terrorist attacks. I see their self-sacrifice as the ultimate example of public service and a moving reminder of the American spirit of service to one's fellowmen. I could never presume that my commitment could rise to the level of the heroic actions of the people in New York, but I have been inspired by the example. Although I am eager to fully explore policy issues in graduate school, I strongly desire to serve Teach For America prior to furthering my education.
Teach For America is Wendy Kopp's brilliant idea to recruit, train, and place the nation's best college graduates in inner-city teaching positions. "One Day, All Children..." is Kopp's story of the development of this non-profit organization that upholds the mission statement of, "One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education."
Nearing her graduation from Princeton University in 1989, Kopp faced a problem many idealistic young people face, including myself: wanting to have an immediate impact on the world. The idea of Teach For America was originally Kopp's senior thesis, but becamse a reality when she decided to pursue it upon graduation. The opening chapters of the book focus on the hard work it took to raise funds, recruit applicants, select teachers, plan and implement training, and survive on a day to day basis. These chapters are fascinating, explicitly detailed (with memos and letters included that Kopp wrote to CEOs for funding, etc), and paint a beautiful picture of the hard work that Kopp and others put in to TFA.Read more ›
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Published 15 months ago by Keith
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Published 15 months ago by kim casimbon
5.0 out of 5 starsOne day, all children...

Wendy Kopp inspires us to want more equality for our children. She
motivates us to make positive changes with her tenacity, and
guides us just by example. Excellent!

Published 22 months ago by Karen Vargas
4.0 out of 5 starsInspiring read.

Great read on Wendy Kopp's journey to reform American education. Amazing that one person's vision continue to impact so many.

Published on June 7, 2014 by Elizabeth Horton
5.0 out of 5 starsinspiring!

I was in college when Teach for America began; so nice to know the story so many years later! Good learning experience for anyone thinking along similar lines.

Published on September 14, 2013 by Lisa Sink
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book.

I am currently reading this book. I am applying for Teach for America in a few weeks and this book is a great resource. Also, this book was in great condition.

Published on July 21, 2013 by Kayla Heiney
5.0 out of 5 starsJust a great read

This is my second Wendy Kopp book to start and finish within a week. Just a few days ago, I wrote a review for Wendy's latest book, A Chance To Make History. Read more

Published on March 5, 2011 by Steve
3.0 out of 5 starsInteresting Book

I just started with TFA and wanted to read more about how the movement began. The organization is almost unrecognizable compared to present day, it really has evolved a lot over... Read more

Published on June 12, 2010 by T.Lo
5.0 out of 5 starsAn inspiring read

This is one of those books that makes you question what you are doing with your life. I recommend that any college student unsure of what they wish to do after their undergraduate... Read more

Published on January 16, 2010 by RCH

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