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Getting Schooled: The Reeducation of an American Teacher

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Erin Gruwell's memoir, Getting Schooled, is a powerful and inspiring story about the transformative power of education. Gruwell taught at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, where she worked with a group of at-risk students. Her students were initially resistant to learning, but she eventually gained their trust and helped them to succeed in school and beyond.

Getting Schooled: The Reeducation of an American Teacher

by Garret Keizer

4.3 out of 5

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Getting Schooled is a must-read for anyone interested in education, social justice, or overcoming adversity. Gruwell's story is a reminder that all students can learn and succeed, no matter their background or circumstances.

Erin Gruwell

Erin Gruwell was born in 1960 in Fullerton, California. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a degree in English. After graduating, Gruwell worked as a substitute teacher at several schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. In 1994, she was hired as a full-time English teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School.

Gruwell's students at Woodrow Wilson High School were a diverse group of students who faced many challenges. Many of her students were from low-income families, and some had been involved in gangs or had been arrested. Gruwell's students were also struggling academically, and many of them were at risk of dropping out of school.

Despite the challenges, Gruwell was determined to help her students succeed. She created a safe and supportive learning environment in her classroom, and she worked to build relationships with her students. Gruwell also challenged her students to think critically and to express themselves creatively. Gruwell's students responded to her teaching, and they began to make progress in their studies. By the end of the year, many of Gruwell's students had improved their grades, and some had even gone on to college.

Woodrow Wilson High School

Woodrow Wilson High School is a public high school located in Long Beach, California. The school was founded in 1926, and it is named after President Woodrow Wilson. Woodrow Wilson High School is a diverse school, with students from a variety of backgrounds. The school offers a variety of academic programs, as well as extracurricular activities. Woodrow Wilson High School is also known for its commitment to social justice and community involvement.

In the early 1990s, Woodrow Wilson High School was struggling. The school was overcrowded, and many students were not performing well academically. The school was also plagued by violence and gangs. In 1994, Erin Gruwell was hired as an English teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School. Gruwell's arrival at the school marked a turning point for Woodrow Wilson High School. Gruwell's dedication to her students and her commitment to social justice helped to transform the school into a place where all students could learn and succeed.

At-Risk Students

At-risk students are students who are at risk of dropping out of school. At-risk students may face a variety of challenges, such as poverty, homelessness, abuse, or neglect. At-risk students may also have academic difficulties, such as learning disabilities or behavioral problems. At-risk students need additional support to succeed in school.

Erin Gruwell's students at Woodrow Wilson High School were at-risk students. Many of her students were from low-income families, and some had been involved in gangs or had been arrested. Gruwell's students were also struggling academically, and many of them were at risk of dropping out of school.

Gruwell was determined to help her students succeed. She created a safe and supportive learning environment in her classroom, and she worked to build relationships with

Getting Schooled: The Reeducation of an American Teacher

by Garret Keizer

4.3 out of 5