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Kyle Schwartz's book tells the story of #IWishMyTeacherKnew, including many students' emotional and insightful responses, and ultimately provides an invaluable guide for teachers, parents, and communities.

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One day, third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to fill-in-the-blank in this sentence: "I wish my teacher knew _____." The results astounded her.

Some answers were humorous, others were heartbreaking—all were profoundly moving and enlightening. The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realities their students face in order to create an open, safe, and supportive place in the classroom. When Schwartz shared her experience online, #IWishMyTeacherKnew became an immediate worldwide viral phenomenon.

Schwartz's book tells the story of #IWishMyTeacherKnew, including many students' emotional and insightful responses, and ultimately provides an invaluable guide for teachers, parents, and communities.

"A real passion for the kinds of teaching that better the lives of students is evident in Schwartz's every word, and her compassion and caring is contagious, making this book accessible to a wide range of readers." ---Library Journal Starred Review

"After reading Schwartz's book, teachers will be inspired to join the #IWishMyTeacherKnew movement and get to know their students better.” ---BookPage

“Enlightening . . . An invaluable guide for teachers, parents and communities.” ---Philadelphia Tribune

“Details how essential it is for teachers and families to be partners.” ---New York Times
Library Journal Review

I Wish My Teacher Knew

How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids

Author Kyle Schwartz

Narrated by Allyson Ryan

Publication date Aug 29, 2017

Running time 6 hrs 23 min

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