Teacher By Teacher

"[John] knows as well as anyone that making a country great is always about raising the next
generation, that nurturing children–intellectually, emotionally and spiritually–is a group effort, and that for some children, as he puts it, "a great teacher is the only hope.""—USA Today

"Teacher By Teacher is more than John King’s story. It’s an invitation to redesign schools to provide all young people—especially those most marginalized—with the inspiration, love, and support they need to thrive."—James Forman Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Locking Up Our Own

"Teacher by Teacher is a captivating story of survival and hope. John King offers a window into what is possible when classrooms inspire kids—no matter their circumstances—with hope, equip them with the skills necessary to succeed, and nurture them with love."—Arne Duncan, 9th U.S. Secretary of Education

"The best antidote to poverty, violence, and despair is hope—and that is what you can find in the pages of John King’s Teacher by Teacher. Every educator—and more than that, everyone who cares about education equity—should have Teacher by Teacher on their bookshelf."—Geoffrey Canada, President & Founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone and author of Fist Stick Knife Gun

"Whether you are a college student considering a career in education, a first-year teacher just beginning your professional journey, or a seasoned veteran educator, you will find inspiration, insights, and hope in the pages of Teacher by Teacher."—Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All & Founder of Teach For America

"Teachers are so often students’ first and last line of defense when they are at their most vulnerable. John King’s riveting account of how his teachers helped him find his way amidst unspeakable hardships and how he went on to lead a life of service as a teacher, school leader, and policymaker reminds us that teachers inspire hope in the darkest of times and light the way to brighter futures."—Anthony Abraham Jack, author of The Privileged Poor and Class Dismissed

"In Teacher By Teacher, John King powerfully describes not only the ways education saved and shaped his life, but how supporting our teachers can unlock a brighter future for every child everywhere and strengthen democracy itself. This is a must-read book for educators, policymakers, parents and citizens committed to building a better future."—Deval Patrick, former Governor of Massachusetts

"I am grateful to John King for sharing his inspirational story and highlighting the true heroes for so many of us."—Loretta E. Lynch, 83rd Attorney General of the United States

"Teachers changed my life. Thankfully, they changed John King’s as well. Teacher by Teacher is proof of the power of an educator—filled with twists, turns, and some of the best that our schools have to offer. Compelling, inspiring, and full of hope."—Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod

"We are from different parties and have different political perspectives, but John King and I share the unshakeable conviction that education is the path to greater opportunity and prosperity. Teacher By Teacher offers important insights into John King’s inspiring personal journey, how schools can be structured to successfully close achievement gaps, and what states and the federal government can do to ensure that all children—regardless of race or family income—are prepared to succeed."—Margaret Spellings, 8th U.S. Secretary of Education and President & CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center

"Teacher by Teacher is an important book, not just for educators, but for anyone who has an interest in exploring nuanced, innovative, and passionate leadership at all levels—from the classroom to the federal government."—Kenneth I. Chenault, Chairman and Managing Director, General Catalyst; Former Chairman and CEO, American Express