Alumni Books
Looking for a new book to read? How about something written by an alum?
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Syllabus: Tony Jack
Assistant Professor Tony Jack shares a few books from his spring course, A705: C.R.E.A.M.: Class and Culture at U.S. Colleges and Universities
Power On
New graphic novel explores why there are so few women and people of color in computer science.
Students from Hispaniola: We Can Do Better
New book by alums is a resource for educators who want to better understand the needs of their Haitian and Dominican students.
Memoir Making
Michael Sadowski, Ed.M.’95, Ed.D.’05, believes that every life can tell a story — it just takes some digging to figure out what that story is.
Clint Smith, Ed.M.’17, Ph.D.’20, On:
His hopes for the book, what didn’t make the cut, and how time changes things.
How the Word Is Passed
Excerpts from Clint Smith's New York Times bestselling, PEN-nominated exploration of the history and legacy of slavery across America.
From Street Smart to School Smart
David Sortino’s new book profiles his work with at-risk teen girls.
Summer Is Here. Get Reading.
Recommendations for children, parents, and teachers that will enrich — and educate — through the summer months.
Big Decisions Matter for Principals
Simon Rodberg’s new book looks at why it’s hard for school leaders to make decisions and how five key questions can help.
Q+A: Ilona Holland, Ed.M.’85, Ed.D.’91
An alum's picture books inspire children's interest in history.
Blended Learning Moves Forward
Stepan Mekhitarian’s new book looks at how educators can combine the best of online and in-school learning as schools reopen.
A Field Guide to Gifted Students
Charlotte Agell's new book offers an intro to teachers and parents.
Let Your Fingers Do the Walking, With Ishmael
For anyone who remembers dog-earing the page in the Yellow Pages of a favorite pizza shop, and lovers of books and bookstores, Logan Smalley's new "Call Me Ishmael Phone Book" is a nostalgic and useful resource.
One on One: Jean Lawler
A book series helps children in grade preK–3 slow down and consider how different experiences make them feel.
Follow the Dark Horse
A look at those who blaze their own trails and how this needs to apply to students.
The Story of the Unlikely Children's Book Author
Professor Fernando Reimers' debut as children's book author.
One on One with Peter Smith
People are often penalized based on how they learn, not on what they know, writes Peter Smith, M.A.T.’70, Ed.D.’83.
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Alum John Miller’s new book looks at the role love and compassion play in education.