Keeping it Real...Welcome! No matter how you found this, God knew you'd be here today. May you absorb the message He has for you. In 2011 I shared through my writing, today I've learned there is more to me than just writing. I have the energy and passion to share with others. Sometimes through Facebook live and others with my blog and most importantly, I've learned my passion to cook and bake is a vessel to share my writing and live presentations, while glorifying God in the process. I just needed to let go, and follow His lead.
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Our educational system is a hot news topic these days; from student restrictions to CORE curriculum and other policies, it’s apparent there is a problem. Today I’m sharing information on a newly released book called Lifting the Curtain: The disgrace we call urban high school education. The book offers us an impassioned look at education through the eyes of a teacher. You may win your own copy of Lifting the Curtain by entering the giveaway! About the book: From outside, the solutions look deceptively easy—simply replace a handful of bad teachers, increase money spent on education, and upgrade buildings. But the real problems are far more severe than these easy targets, and far less costly to fix. To restore quality education in our urban schools, we must address the systemic failures. But what are the core issues? In Lifting the Curtain: The disgrace we call urban high school education, Russell clearly reveals the problems. Through a combination of surveys, statistics, and personal observations, he exposes the hidden bureaucracy, manipulation, and poor policies stunting our children’s education. He follows this with an eleven point solution geared to put the focus back onto the best interests of the children. Written like a casual report, Russell makes a serious subject more palatable through the use of humor, personal anecdotes, and cartoon-like illustrations by a talented young artist. What really matters is the information—what is happening and what can we do about it. Clarion Reviews said, “In Lifting the Curtain, Russell lends a passionate voice to the current conversation about the fate of our schools. It’s sure to spark spirited debate and discussion among teachers, parents, and principals.” About the Author: D.A. Russell has spent the last ten years as a math teacher in one of the urban high schools used as an example in Lifting the Curtain. He is an honors graduate of Dartmouth College, and received his master’s degree from Simon School, where he was valedictorian of his class. Russell is a decorated Vietnam veteran. He has two children that he treasures, and four grandchildren. His son is a police officer who served in the US Army in Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star for valor. His daughter is a lawyer and his most passionate fan and honorary literary agent. Russell has taught and coached children for decades. Few things are more important in his view than to cherish the children who are our real treasures in this world. Title: Lifting the Curtain: The disgrace we call urban high school education Author: D.A. Russell Illustrated by Jessica Fitzpatrick Genre: Non-Fiction #Hashtag: #liftcurtain Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lifting-Curtain-disgrace-school-education/dp/0615939171/ Author’s Websites: Website: http://liftingthecurtain.com/ Blog: http://liftingthecurtainoneducation.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiftingTheCurtainOnEducation Win a copy of Lifting the Curtain—either hard copy or Kindle Edition, winner’s choice! To enter, visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LiftingTheCurtainOnEducation SHOUT OUT TO OTHER BLOGGERS ~ There are other prizes to win! If you have a blog or other social media site you can join our promo party. For more details visit Sign Up Genius at: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548A8A82DA2FF2-lifting Win a copy of Lifting the Curtain--either hard copy or Kindle Edition, winner’s choice! To enter the giveaway, go to the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LiftingTheCurtainOnEducation Thank you for taking time to read about this book.
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