My last published book, “Who Will Teach The Children? Recruiting, Retaining & Refreshing Highly Effective Educators” addresses the ever-increasing shortage of educators. It proposes 3 strategies to eliminate the problem.
Here are excerpts from some of the reviews:
If you are in education at any level, you NEED this book
If you look toward the future, education is by far the determining factor of where we go and how our nation will fare. The key to that future is the classroom teacher, as Franklin Schargel amply demonstrates in his latest book, “Who Will Teach the Children?”
This is both a frightening and at the same time reassuring book. Frightening because of the magnitude of the problem he explicates loss and thus shortage of teachers. Reassuring because Franklin identifies both root causes and solutions.
Wisely, Franklin discusses in detail three elements needed to have people to teach our children: recruiting, retaining, and (often forgotten or ignored) refreshing, i.e., supporting and developing the teachers who were selected and hired. For each phase, Franklin gives both the challenges (let’s not call them problems) as well as practical solutions to meet and overcome these challenges.
5.0 out of 5 stars Education is one of the most complex and challenging jobs today.
Who Will Teach the Children is a must read for any policy maker, teacher educator, k-12 educator, and anyone thinking about education as their profession. Schargel poignantly tackles current issues while offering up practical solutions to the ever-growing global teacher shortage. As a veteran educator Schargel situates questions in such a thought-provoking manner. He’s teaching and challenging the status quo at the same time. Backed with the most recent reports and data, the author challenges public assumptions about the education field while being refreshing honest about public perception of educators. Three quotes I found particularly interesting include:
Bold, compelling, and hopeful Who Will Teach the Children is a must read for anyone who cares about the future of our children. I recommend you read it today.
5.0 out of 5 stars Rx for America’s Schools
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019
With many years of teaching and administrative experience behind him, Franklin Schargel is highly qualified to diagnosis and prescribe solutions to address a critical situation in public schools in the United States: a growing shortage of teachers. This situation is dire not just for the students currently enrolled, but for the country as a whole, as poor education is a drag on U.S. competitiveness worldwide. Schargel emphasizes the need to fund public schools, invest in education, and focus on recruiting and retaining good teachers by improving administrative support, school leadership, and school culture. His book is grounded in solid research and offers practical strategies and protocols for improving the situation. Schargel’s wealth of knowledge and experience make him a leading expert in this field.
It is currently being sold by Amazon:
Paper back $10.79
Kindle: $9.95