The Teaching Life: An Encyclopedia of Irreverent Opinions, Observations, and Advice

Kelly Gallagher is a literacy pioneer known for helping educators teach reading and writing more effectively. Now, he steps back, takes stock, and synthesizes 35 years of classroom experience into The Teaching Life, a practical, provocative, and entertaining guide to help educators of all subject matters navigate the daily challenges of teaching in today's classrooms. Organized from A–Z, The Teaching Life is packed with strategies and candid insights distilled from decades of teaching in-the-trenches. Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned veteran, Kelly offers a wealth of valuable information on how to manage the kaleidoscope of issues teachers encounter daily, from the mind-numbing to the meaningful.This is Kelly’s gift to the profession he loves, a resource to return to when you need clarity, perspective, or simply the reminder that you are not alone in this crazy, frustrating, rewarding, fulfilling, underappreciated, heartwarming, inspiring, wonderful, and transformational profession. Read more